| 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 | $179.72 | 3.149% | $185.3794 | $185.38 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.94 | 7.400% | $126.6676 | $126.67 | $126.65 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.36 | 5.720% | $49.0118 | $49.01 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.77 | 8.569% | $157.1753 | $157.18 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.46 | 4.123% | $87.9423 | $87.94 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.39 | 7.272% | $124.8539 | $124.85 | $124.85 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.86 | 13.288% | $259.2709 | $259.27 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.50 | $990.3012 | $990.30 | $990.30 | $990.40 | |