| 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 | $177.81 | 3.200% | $183.4999 | $183.50 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.39 | 3.419% | $178.284 | $178.28 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.97 | 3.278% | $50.5752 | $50.58 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.27 | 3.192% | $176.7369 | $176.74 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.44 | 6.516% | $217.7613 | $217.76 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.39 | 9.252% | $149.0088 | $149.01 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.42 | 13.748% | $202.9492 | $202.95 | $202.95 | $202.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.69 | $1,158.8153 | $1,158.82 | $1,158.85 | $1,158.80 | |