| 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 | $178.37 | 3.525% | $184.6575 | $184.66 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.96 | 7.728% | $165.858 | $165.86 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.84 | 7.341% | $125.4172 | $125.42 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.33 | 5.490% | $127.991 | $127.99 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.98 | 8.624% | $166.173 | $166.17 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.57 | 4.210% | $76.6673 | $76.67 | $76.65 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.41 | 12.294% | $278.9495 | $278.95 | $278.95 | $278.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.46 | $1,125.7135 | $1,125.72 | $1,125.65 | $1,125.80 | |