| 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 | $171.43 | 6.146% | $181.9661 | $181.97 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.83 | 12.477% | $152.7775 | $152.78 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.53 | 8.253% | $225.74 | $225.74 | $225.75 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.85 | 11.584% | $140.4285 | $140.43 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.68 | 4.807% | $206.1344 | $206.13 | $206.15 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.77 | 6.107% | $227.886 | $227.89 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.62 | 10.209% | $123.0153 | $123.02 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.71 | $1,257.9478 | $1,257.96 | $1,258.00 | $1,257.90 | |