| 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 | $176.59 | 4.832% | $185.1228 | $185.12 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.81 | 5.124% | $80.7457 | $80.75 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.58 | 9.590% | $218.7197 | $218.72 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.41 | 8.501% | $263.0173 | $263.02 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.30 | 3.499% | $88.2846 | $88.28 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.30 | 9.746% | $138.6092 | $138.61 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.70 | 8.572% | $200.5325 | $200.53 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.69 | $1,175.0318 | $1,175.03 | $1,175.00 | $1,174.90 | |