| 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 | $176.89 | 3.475% | $183.0369 | $183.04 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.50 | 13.606% | $197.1064 | $197.11 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.63 | 4.631% | $147.1426 | $147.14 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.32 | 7.607% | $137.0052 | $137.01 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.94 | 6.497% | $261.9187 | $261.92 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.44 | 11.703% | $38.4705 | $38.47 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.81 | 6.342% | $33.8274 | $33.83 | $33.85 | $33.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.53 | $998.5077 | $998.52 | $998.50 | $998.40 | |