| 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 | $178.86 | 3.523% | $185.1612 | $185.16 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.71 | 5.686% | $35.6268 | $35.63 | $35.65 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.39 | 5.170% | $252.8182 | $252.82 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.37 | 6.492% | $201.6639 | $201.66 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.90 | 4.327% | $104.2227 | $104.22 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.51 | 12.738% | $223.7962 | $223.80 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.76 | 12.336% | $253.6098 | $253.61 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.50 | $1,256.8988 | $1,256.90 | $1,256.85 | $1,256.90 | |