| 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 | $176.26 | 3.227% | $181.9479 | $181.95 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.47 | 4.299% | $139.2079 | $139.21 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.37 | 5.127% | $65.5677 | $65.57 | $65.55 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.80 | 13.852% | $60.1139 | $60.11 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.61 | 10.804% | $257.7412 | $257.74 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.62 | 3.827% | $41.1363 | $41.14 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.88 | 9.864% | $258.0486 | $258.05 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.01 | $1,003.7635 | $1,003.77 | $1,003.75 | $1,003.60 | |