| 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 | $177.60 | 4.395% | $185.4055 | $185.41 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.26 | 11.248% | $139.3492 | $139.35 | $139.35 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.61 | 10.641% | $91.4005 | $91.40 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.60 | 4.148% | $184.9668 | $184.97 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.67 | 12.149% | $135.3302 | $135.33 | $135.35 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.30 | 12.112% | $259.3151 | $259.32 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.26 | 13.182% | $275.3265 | $275.33 | $275.35 | $275.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.30 | $1,271.0938 | $1,271.11 | $1,271.10 | $1,271.00 | |