| 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 | $178.75 | 4.360% | $186.5435 | $186.54 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.92 | 9.203% | $74.1707 | $74.17 | $74.15 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.26 | 10.684% | $105.4376 | $105.44 | $105.45 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.49 | 6.458% | $42.0403 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.82 | 3.305% | $166.1351 | $166.14 | $166.15 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.29 | 12.276% | $276.5246 | $276.52 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.98 | 5.796% | $113.1806 | $113.18 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.51 | $964.0324 | $964.03 | $964.05 | $963.90 | |