| 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 | $167.68 | 4.540% | $175.2927 | $175.29 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.85 | 3.512% | $186.1663 | $186.17 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.39 | 10.796% | $48.0744 | $48.07 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.37 | 10.160% | $64.3004 | $64.30 | $64.30 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.64 | 11.322% | $237.8283 | $237.83 | $237.85 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.47 | 3.345% | $182.3729 | $182.37 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.49 | 8.134% | $124.884 | $124.88 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.89 | $1,018.9190 | $1,018.91 | $1,018.90 | $1,019.00 | |