| 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 | $179.29 | 3.393% | $185.3733 | $185.37 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.87 | 6.616% | $173.6455 | $173.65 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.91 | 3.239% | $40.1703 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.93 | 9.657% | $199.499 | $199.50 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.63 | 4.113% | $65.206 | $65.21 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.86 | 6.165% | $124.0644 | $124.06 | $124.05 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.76 | 5.620% | $200.4245 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.25 | $988.3830 | $988.38 | $988.30 | $988.40 | |