| 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 | $176.92 | 3.705% | $183.4749 | $183.47 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.90 | 10.752% | $183.7376 | $183.74 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.99 | 10.257% | $81.5792 | $81.58 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.67 | 4.407% | $103.0184 | $103.02 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.39 | 4.572% | $220.009 | $220.01 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.64 | 13.566% | $267.6069 | $267.61 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.70 | 6.440% | $257.2655 | $257.27 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.21 | $1,296.6915 | $1,296.70 | $1,296.65 | $1,296.70 | |