| 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 | $174.35 | 3.459% | $180.3808 | $180.38 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.42 | 5.644% | $156.7968 | $156.80 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.86 | 10.650% | $216.7191 | $216.72 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.40 | 5.525% | $6.7536 | $6.75 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.94 | 5.462% | $31.5753 | $31.58 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.49 | 8.547% | $114.5062 | $114.51 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.46 | 11.168% | $241.7459 | $241.75 | $241.75 | $241.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.92 | $948.4777 | $948.49 | $948.50 | $948.50 | |