| 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 | $177.50 | 3.366% | $183.4747 | $183.47 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.92 | 12.277% | $181.7989 | $181.80 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.79 | 11.146% | $94.2407 | $94.24 | $94.25 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.75 | 9.661% | $256.3326 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.96 | 13.741% | $96.6344 | $96.63 | $96.65 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.48 | 8.250% | $42.7371 | $42.74 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.95 | 12.119% | $264.5448 | $264.54 | $264.55 | $264.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.35 | $1,119.7632 | $1,119.75 | $1,119.80 | $1,119.60 | |