| 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 | $175.57 | 5.513% | $185.2492 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.95 | 10.848% | $18.7887 | $18.79 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.56 | 3.556% | $243.9365 | $243.94 | $243.95 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.45 | 4.549% | $158.3395 | $158.34 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.95 | 10.313% | $228.2928 | $228.29 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.97 | 7.108% | $172.4117 | $172.41 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.50 | 13.253% | $254.253 | $254.25 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.95 | $1,261.2714 | $1,261.27 | $1,261.30 | $1,261.20 | |