| 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 | $170.98 | 6.585% | $182.239 | $182.24 | $182.25 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.36 | 11.366% | $187.4958 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.54 | 13.444% | $284.2226 | $284.22 | $284.20 | $284.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.63 | 4.418% | $232.4658 | $232.47 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.64 | 3.134% | $167.7371 | $167.74 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.36 | 4.251% | $82.7336 | $82.73 | $82.75 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.55 | 8.838% | $9.3056 | $9.31 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.06 | $1,146.1995 | $1,146.21 | $1,146.20 | $1,146.10 | |