| 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 | $178.89 | 3.653% | $185.4249 | $185.42 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.37 | 6.724% | $239.4566 | $239.46 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.38 | 9.192% | $63.7463 | $63.75 | $63.75 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.41 | 11.734% | $93.1973 | $93.20 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.26 | 6.755% | $133.7213 | $133.72 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.70 | 9.823% | $225.9059 | $225.91 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.60 | 6.287% | $97.3589 | $97.36 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.61 | $1,038.8112 | $1,038.82 | $1,038.75 | $1,038.80 | |