| 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 | $164.49 | 10.658% | $182.0213 | $182.02 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.46 | 6.350% | $138.7442 | $138.74 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.94 | 10.307% | $88.1794 | $88.18 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.48 | 8.657% | $47.2441 | $47.24 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.61 | 4.257% | $8.9765 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.76 | 4.488% | $147.0773 | $147.08 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.80 | 4.813% | $124.5178 | $124.52 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.54 | $736.7606 | $736.76 | $736.80 | $736.70 | |