| 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 | $179.77 | 4.449% | $187.768 | $187.77 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.84 | 4.873% | $55.4149 | $55.41 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.88 | 5.374% | $250.6637 | $250.66 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.49 | 9.750% | $81.7528 | $81.75 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.59 | 13.265% | $238.5248 | $238.52 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.43 | 11.240% | $242.9815 | $242.98 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.54 | 4.760% | $160.8485 | $160.85 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.54 | $1,217.9542 | $1,217.94 | $1,217.90 | $1,218.00 | |