| 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 | $176.94 | 4.455% | $184.8227 | $184.82 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.60 | 4.250% | $184.1055 | $184.11 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.49 | 9.637% | $188.0165 | $188.02 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.75 | 9.641% | $47.9679 | $47.97 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.57 | 6.846% | $262.3817 | $262.38 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.45 | 11.180% | $185.0591 | $185.06 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.66 | 3.163% | $179.1529 | $179.15 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.46 | $1,231.5063 | $1,231.51 | $1,231.45 | $1,231.60 | |