| 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 | $168.73 | 5.656% | $178.2734 | $178.27 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.80 | 10.339% | $68.1895 | $68.19 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.99 | 12.498% | $52.8628 | $52.86 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.96 | 10.227% | $246.8644 | $246.86 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.72 | 13.240% | $188.7937 | $188.79 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.67 | 11.461% | $62.0503 | $62.05 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.29 | 6.719% | $235.0913 | $235.09 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.16 | $1,032.1254 | $1,032.11 | $1,032.10 | $1,032.30 | |