| 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 | $180.47 | 4.535% | $188.6543 | $188.65 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.90 | 10.390% | $176.5136 | $176.51 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.87 | 5.857% | $52.7909 | $52.79 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.42 | 4.497% | $149.8696 | $149.87 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.68 | 5.538% | $176.9661 | $176.97 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.25 | 12.465% | $100.375 | $100.38 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.65 | 9.188% | $184.1456 | $184.15 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.24 | $1,029.3151 | $1,029.32 | $1,029.30 | $1,029.40 | |