| 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 | $178.38 | 3.335% | $184.329 | $184.33 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.81 | 7.273% | $185.3785 | $185.38 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.54 | 3.539% | $135.1598 | $135.16 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.28 | 7.339% | $116.2267 | $116.23 | $116.25 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.88 | 8.128% | $84.2101 | $84.21 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.62 | 4.500% | $142.7679 | $142.77 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.89 | 6.149% | $198.3819 | $198.38 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.40 | $1,046.4539 | $1,046.46 | $1,046.50 | $1,046.50 | |