| 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 | $172.38 | 3.471% | $178.3633 | $178.36 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.76 | 4.808% | $46.9121 | $46.91 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.93 | 9.225% | $253.3255 | $253.33 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.86 | 7.458% | $163.1857 | $163.19 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.37 | 3.355% | $18.9863 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.67 | 8.645% | $211.4992 | $211.50 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.34 | 12.782% | $141.361 | $141.36 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.31 | $1,013.6331 | $1,013.64 | $1,013.65 | $1,013.70 | |