| 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 | $178.99 | 3.562% | $185.3656 | $185.37 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.60 | 6.776% | $217.3959 | $217.40 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.37 | 10.493% | $203.7159 | $203.72 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.62 | 8.551% | $49.521 | $49.52 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.75 | 9.389% | $217.4106 | $217.41 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.66 | 10.126% | $136.1818 | $136.18 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.51 | 3.810% | $61.7773 | $61.78 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.50 | $1,071.3681 | $1,071.38 | $1,071.35 | $1,071.40 | |