| 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 | $177.70 | 3.540% | $183.9906 | $183.99 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.26 | 12.591% | $184.942 | $184.94 | $184.95 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.43 | 6.481% | $65.4113 | $65.41 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.98 | 4.130% | $30.1769 | $30.18 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.53 | 4.735% | $31.9756 | $31.98 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.76 | 11.643% | $176.128 | $176.13 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.84 | 7.745% | $70.9393 | $70.94 | $70.95 | $70.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.50 | $743.5637 | $743.57 | $743.65 | $743.50 | |