| 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 | $179.99 | 3.213% | $185.7731 | $185.77 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.82 | 3.788% | $197.0104 | $197.01 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.42 | 8.786% | $22.2141 | $22.21 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.37 | 8.599% | $204.5679 | $204.57 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.34 | 12.481% | $174.728 | $174.73 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.45 | 7.482% | $117.639 | $117.64 | $117.65 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.77 | 12.854% | $271.7186 | $271.72 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.16 | $1,173.6511 | $1,173.65 | $1,173.60 | $1,173.60 | |