| 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 | $169.40 | 7.409% | $181.9508 | $181.95 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.25 | 6.507% | $164.287 | $164.29 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.85 | 6.400% | $265.8404 | $265.84 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.76 | 8.458% | $122.2972 | $122.30 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.73 | 10.818% | $155.9542 | $155.95 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.48 | 3.406% | $229.0236 | $229.02 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.88 | 10.472% | $42.9515 | $42.95 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.35 | $1,162.3047 | $1,162.30 | $1,162.30 | $1,162.40 | |