| 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 | $177.59 | 4.439% | $185.4732 | $185.47 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.81 | 10.731% | $163.6715 | $163.67 | $163.65 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.30 | 12.364% | $159.894 | $159.89 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.36 | 13.264% | $98.9474 | $98.95 | $98.95 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.72 | 4.678% | $39.4845 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.48 | 13.347% | $239.7062 | $239.71 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.51 | 9.251% | $195.024 | $195.02 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.77 | $1,082.2008 | $1,082.19 | $1,082.15 | $1,082.20 | |