| 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 | $174.95 | 5.381% | $184.3641 | $184.36 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.34 | 6.335% | $146.0405 | $146.04 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.30 | 8.752% | $270.0312 | $270.03 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.89 | 6.199% | $162.3677 | $162.37 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.54 | 4.443% | $92.4738 | $92.47 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.39 | 10.203% | $8.144 | $8.14 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.74 | 4.721% | $147.3843 | $147.38 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.15 | $1,010.8056 | $1,010.79 | $1,010.80 | $1,010.80 | |