| 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 | $176.79 | 3.612% | $183.1757 | $183.18 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.59 | 11.430% | $154.4308 | $154.43 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.52 | 8.404% | $247.7248 | $247.72 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.77 | 9.212% | $167.9353 | $167.94 | $167.95 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.30 | 4.746% | $41.1652 | $41.17 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.52 | 11.675% | $112.2557 | $112.26 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.53 | 3.692% | $135.3492 | $135.35 | $135.35 | $135.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.02 | $1,042.0367 | $1,042.05 | $1,042.05 | $1,042.00 | |