| 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 | $176.30 | 3.702% | $182.8266 | $182.83 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.74 | 12.518% | $166.2341 | $166.23 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.34 | 10.203% | $180.0056 | $180.01 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.86 | 4.408% | $146.025 | $146.03 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.65 | 8.513% | $202.5395 | $202.54 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.67 | 4.830% | $62.5521 | $62.55 | $62.55 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.26 | 7.307% | $208.4546 | $208.45 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.82 | $1,148.6375 | $1,148.64 | $1,148.70 | $1,148.60 | |