| 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 | $178.55 | 3.285% | $184.4154 | $184.42 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.64 | 3.802% | $174.0137 | $174.01 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.70 | 10.509% | $156.5913 | $156.59 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.87 | 6.800% | $28.6972 | $28.70 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.80 | 11.450% | $158.0361 | $158.04 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.61 | 9.342% | $41.1235 | $41.12 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.72 | 12.213% | $221.8675 | $221.87 | $221.85 | $221.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.89 | $964.7447 | $964.75 | $964.70 | $964.70 | |