| 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 | $177.84 | 3.163% | $183.4651 | $183.47 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.50 | 5.500% | $214.6925 | $214.69 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.69 | 8.842% | $189.0477 | $189.05 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.70 | 7.845% | $76.2464 | $76.25 | $76.25 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.27 | 12.193% | $118.1056 | $118.11 | $118.10 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.90 | 5.282% | $183.0854 | $183.09 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.64 | 6.357% | $92.1477 | $92.15 | $92.15 | $92.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.54 | $1,056.7904 | $1,056.81 | $1,056.80 | $1,056.70 | |