| 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 | $172.77 | 3.243% | $178.3729 | $178.37 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.38 | 9.478% | $241.2676 | $241.27 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.79 | 9.571% | $56.7468 | $56.75 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.36 | 4.229% | $130.6615 | $130.66 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.76 | 10.169% | $122.0232 | $122.02 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.98 | 10.829% | $103.0488 | $103.05 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.98 | 11.323% | $200.3591 | $200.36 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.02 | $1,032.4799 | $1,032.48 | $1,032.40 | $1,032.50 | |