| 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 | $178.70 | 3.542% | $185.0296 | $185.03 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.86 | 9.345% | $14.0618 | $14.06 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.69 | 5.681% | $137.0577 | $137.06 | $137.05 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.47 | 8.665% | $258.0468 | $258.05 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.73 | 12.754% | $263.5399 | $263.54 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.93 | 4.789% | $124.6256 | $124.63 | $124.65 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.30 | 13.384% | $16.2139 | $16.21 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.68 | $998.5753 | $998.58 | $998.60 | $998.50 | |