| 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 | $178.47 | 3.809% | $185.2679 | $185.27 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.58 | 3.206% | $148.1832 | $148.18 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.79 | 6.537% | $186.216 | $186.22 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.70 | 4.474% | $255.6479 | $255.65 | $255.65 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.54 | 7.211% | $150.6743 | $150.67 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.78 | 11.668% | $20.9713 | $20.97 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.84 | 12.651% | $145.1395 | $145.14 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.70 | $1,092.1001 | $1,092.10 | $1,092.05 | $1,092.10 | |