| 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 | $178.72 | 3.758% | $185.4363 | $185.44 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.45 | 13.207% | $136.3578 | $136.36 | $136.35 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.93 | 10.567% | $108.2783 | $108.28 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.52 | 4.227% | $112.0649 | $112.06 | $112.05 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.70 | 6.524% | $50.8119 | $50.81 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.35 | 9.526% | $270.9126 | $270.91 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.40 | 12.458% | $162.3894 | $162.39 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.07 | $1,026.2512 | $1,026.25 | $1,026.25 | $1,026.30 | |