| 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 | $177.57 | 3.198% | $183.2487 | $183.25 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.62 | 8.300% | $51.5725 | $51.57 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.70 | 11.723% | $86.8088 | $86.81 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.41 | 3.426% | $250.715 | $250.72 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.47 | 11.267% | $138.494 | $138.49 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.85 | 3.737% | $200.0568 | $200.06 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.57 | 3.867% | $146.0058 | $146.01 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.19 | $1,056.9016 | $1,056.91 | $1,056.85 | $1,056.90 | |