| 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 | $178.68 | 3.188% | $184.3763 | $184.38 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.39 | 3.534% | $118.4325 | $118.43 | $118.45 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.56 | 7.528% | $54.3662 | $54.37 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.59 | 8.396% | $122.0431 | $122.04 | $122.05 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.48 | 12.283% | $9.5216 | $9.52 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.93 | 13.263% | $19.1754 | $19.18 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.91 | 10.634% | $216.7431 | $216.74 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.54 | $724.6582 | $724.66 | $724.70 | $724.60 | |