| 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 | $176.77 | 3.731% | $183.3653 | $183.37 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.27 | 7.741% | $168.3669 | $168.37 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.79 | 9.685% | $178.5562 | $178.56 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.83 | 10.765% | $220.234 | $220.23 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.30 | 8.112% | $179.7903 | $179.79 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.72 | 11.396% | $125.5656 | $125.57 | $125.55 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.96 | 10.784% | $112.9554 | $112.96 | $112.95 | $113.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.64 | $1,168.8337 | $1,168.85 | $1,168.80 | $1,169.00 | |