| 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 | $177.98 | 3.575% | $184.3428 | $184.34 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.49 | 7.609% | $141.4951 | $141.50 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.84 | 13.386% | $275.3466 | $275.35 | $275.35 | $275.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.79 | 4.607% | $200.6258 | $200.63 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.75 | 4.807% | $113.9776 | $113.98 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.28 | 5.149% | $167.4813 | $167.48 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.33 | 11.822% | $250.8503 | $250.85 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,236.46 | $1,334.1195 | $1,334.13 | $1,334.20 | $1,334.10 | |