| 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 | $175.68 | 5.324% | $185.0332 | $185.03 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.98 | 13.252% | $138.1448 | $138.14 | $138.15 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.37 | 4.741% | $27.6202 | $27.62 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.93 | 7.156% | $144.5856 | $144.59 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.73 | 9.364% | $51.1058 | $51.11 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.71 | 8.570% | $208.1395 | $208.14 | $208.15 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.42 | 3.797% | $248.5108 | $248.51 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.82 | $1,003.1399 | $1,003.14 | $1,003.15 | $1,003.00 | |