| 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 | $177.85 | 3.609% | $184.2686 | $184.27 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.95 | 8.182% | $122.1916 | $122.19 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.80 | 11.822% | $248.0212 | $248.02 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.90 | 13.106% | $49.6535 | $49.65 | $49.65 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.25 | 4.529% | $219.7722 | $219.77 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.64 | 12.495% | $100.8405 | $100.84 | $100.85 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.88 | 11.734% | $125.008 | $125.01 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.27 | $1,049.7556 | $1,049.75 | $1,049.70 | $1,049.80 | |