| 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 | $177.65 | 3.165% | $183.2726 | $183.27 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.77 | 3.677% | $132.4681 | $132.47 | $132.45 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.42 | 9.170% | $49.585 | $49.59 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.76 | 11.583% | $163.7592 | $163.76 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.49 | 6.473% | $235.827 | $235.83 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.69 | 13.324% | $18.9138 | $18.91 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.57 | 10.541% | $252.6636 | $252.66 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.35 | $1,036.4893 | $1,036.49 | $1,036.45 | $1,036.60 | |