| 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 | $175.77 | 4.695% | $184.0224 | $184.02 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.84 | 8.198% | $236.7805 | $236.78 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.74 | 8.863% | $156.4797 | $156.48 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.76 | 9.830% | $128.2375 | $128.24 | $128.25 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.43 | 5.738% | $196.07 | $196.07 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.51 | 13.749% | $129.1165 | $129.12 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.73 | 9.520% | $108.1291 | $108.13 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.78 | $1,138.8357 | $1,138.84 | $1,138.85 | $1,138.80 | |