| 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 | $164.98 | 12.305% | $185.2808 | $185.28 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.34 | 9.273% | $154.4465 | $154.45 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.43 | 6.240% | $239.4968 | $239.50 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.59 | 3.349% | $250.7143 | $250.71 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.90 | 8.257% | $26.956 | $26.96 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.69 | 3.713% | $171.8421 | $171.84 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.77 | 3.284% | $142.2944 | $142.29 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.70 | $1,171.0309 | $1,171.03 | $1,171.05 | $1,171.00 | |