| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $178.31 | 5.565% | $188.233 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.33 | 8.109% | $181.9799 | $181.98 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.93 | 7.781% | $268.2992 | $268.30 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.79 | 6.827% | $182.4498 | $182.45 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.37 | 7.305% | $89.4602 | $89.46 | $89.45 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.29 | 12.221% | $27.2585 | $27.26 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.37 | 6.557% | $245.4754 | $245.48 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.39 | $1,183.1560 | $1,183.16 | $1,183.20 | $1,183.20 | |