| 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 | $176.92 | 3.520% | $183.1476 | $183.15 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.66 | 9.503% | $152.9319 | $152.93 | $152.95 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.56 | 10.360% | $43.6584 | $43.66 | $43.65 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.75 | 3.721% | $203.0339 | $203.03 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.56 | 7.385% | $174.5651 | $174.57 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.77 | 9.679% | $253.1062 | $253.11 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.43 | 6.677% | $76.1994 | $76.20 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.65 | $1,086.6425 | $1,086.65 | $1,086.65 | $1,086.60 | |