| 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 | $175.40 | 5.662% | $185.3311 | $185.33 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.84 | 8.407% | $121.2424 | $121.24 | $121.25 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.90 | 13.719% | $101.0962 | $101.10 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.37 | 10.673% | $83.4142 | $83.41 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.64 | 13.708% | $208.8134 | $208.81 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.94 | 5.312% | $232.6763 | $232.68 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.79 | 3.470% | $150.8489 | $150.85 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.88 | $1,083.4225 | $1,083.42 | $1,083.45 | $1,083.30 | |