| 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 | $178.98 | 3.666% | $185.5414 | $185.54 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.66 | 13.453% | $177.7355 | $177.74 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.60 | 4.618% | $219.2793 | $219.28 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.29 | 9.525% | $66.0326 | $66.03 | $66.05 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.78 | 7.361% | $121.0817 | $121.08 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.61 | 7.337% | $243.2364 | $243.24 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.46 | 11.157% | $230.6063 | $230.61 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.38 | $1,243.5132 | $1,243.52 | $1,243.60 | $1,243.40 | |