| 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 | $178.49 | 3.238% | $184.2695 | $184.27 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.72 | 11.853% | $57.8504 | $57.85 | $57.85 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.70 | 8.186% | $139.2354 | $139.24 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.35 | 8.310% | $52.3679 | $52.37 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.62 | 8.663% | $156.0618 | $156.06 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.80 | 8.865% | $23.7326 | $23.73 | $23.75 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.72 | 10.464% | $29.516 | $29.52 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.40 | $643.0336 | $643.04 | $643.00 | $643.10 | |