| 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 | $175.87 | 3.799% | $182.5513 | $182.55 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.47 | 4.467% | $180.1742 | $180.17 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.51 | 7.424% | $41.369 | $41.37 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.58 | 8.565% | $32.1135 | $32.11 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.54 | 4.736% | $257.1688 | $257.17 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.68 | 11.196% | $136.4153 | $136.42 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.94 | 3.460% | $226.5153 | $226.52 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.59 | $1,056.3074 | $1,056.31 | $1,056.20 | $1,056.40 | |