| 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 | $173.58 | 6.136% | $184.2309 | $184.23 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.67 | 5.384% | $231.497 | $231.50 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.88 | 9.814% | $177.7669 | $177.77 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.37 | 4.535% | $256.4975 | $256.50 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.91 | 13.162% | $92.691 | $92.69 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.95 | 10.738% | $178.2328 | $178.23 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.86 | 4.139% | $167.518 | $167.52 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,204.22 | $1,288.4341 | $1,288.44 | $1,288.45 | $1,288.40 | |