| 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 | $171.50 | 6.150% | $182.0473 | $182.05 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.32 | 6.399% | $224.8424 | $224.84 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.50 | 4.794% | $131.5165 | $131.52 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.94 | 8.749% | $267.4573 | $267.46 | $267.45 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.72 | 4.747% | $44.7479 | $44.75 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.25 | 5.426% | $236.4178 | $236.42 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.87 | 11.634% | $159.4915 | $159.49 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.10 | $1,246.5207 | $1,246.53 | $1,246.50 | $1,246.40 | |