| 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 | $174.45 | 5.279% | $183.6592 | $183.66 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.98 | 12.648% | $131.7756 | $131.78 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.93 | 10.822% | $148.4239 | $148.42 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.28 | 6.117% | $165.8396 | $165.84 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.35 | 3.826% | $185.1737 | $185.17 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.42 | 9.177% | $97.6261 | $97.63 | $97.65 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.84 | 4.841% | $125.6415 | $125.64 | $125.65 | $125.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.25 | $1,038.1396 | $1,038.14 | $1,038.15 | $1,038.10 | |