| 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 | $177.79 | 4.287% | $185.4119 | $185.41 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.26 | 8.505% | $37.1738 | $37.17 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.84 | 12.362% | $66.1138 | $66.11 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.43 | 6.469% | $191.0373 | $191.04 | $191.05 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.83 | 11.114% | $267.5958 | $267.60 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.57 | 6.546% | $237.1394 | $237.14 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.67 | 13.865% | $79.3297 | $79.33 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.39 | $1,063.8017 | $1,063.80 | $1,063.80 | $1,063.70 | |