| 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 | $176.38 | 4.460% | $184.2465 | $184.25 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.45 | 9.596% | $168.1751 | $168.18 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.97 | 8.543% | $120.4502 | $120.45 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.64 | 9.610% | $241.8435 | $241.84 | $241.85 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.43 | 9.355% | $31.0896 | $31.09 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.49 | 12.320% | $272.3648 | $272.36 | $272.35 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.61 | 13.541% | $230.0454 | $230.05 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.97 | $1,248.2151 | $1,248.22 | $1,248.25 | $1,248.20 | |