| 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 | $166.49 | 3.473% | $172.2722 | $172.27 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.36 | 5.195% | $49.8204 | $49.82 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.38 | 5.679% | $192.7374 | $192.74 | $192.75 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.64 | 6.272% | $40.0008 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.42 | 4.414% | $184.2072 | $184.21 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.56 | 9.368% | $248.8778 | $248.88 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.35 | 6.552% | $141.0216 | $141.02 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.20 | $1,028.9374 | $1,028.94 | $1,028.90 | $1,028.90 | |