| 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 | $177.71 | 3.420% | $183.7877 | $183.79 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.74 | 8.420% | $173.1901 | $173.19 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.62 | 5.825% | $160.4519 | $160.45 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.75 | 3.365% | $201.3033 | $201.30 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.54 | 3.535% | $51.2912 | $51.29 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.73 | 10.854% | $187.044 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.42 | 3.660% | $52.2654 | $52.27 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.51 | $1,009.3336 | $1,009.33 | $1,009.35 | $1,009.40 | |