| 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 | $175.98 | 3.658% | $182.4173 | $182.42 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.80 | 6.144% | $249.2261 | $249.23 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.78 | 8.798% | $186.8932 | $186.89 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.91 | 9.550% | $160.9399 | $160.94 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.40 | 10.206% | $227.4652 | $227.47 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.69 | 6.425% | $96.5168 | $96.52 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.46 | 13.738% | $81.2772 | $81.28 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.02 | $1,184.7357 | $1,184.75 | $1,184.75 | $1,184.70 | |