| 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 | $176.55 | 3.694% | $183.0718 | $183.07 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.51 | 9.858% | $203.7976 | $203.80 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.74 | 10.857% | $183.7344 | $183.73 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.74 | 13.142% | $158.1046 | $158.10 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.36 | 7.577% | $211.2382 | $211.24 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.79 | 13.834% | $124.9783 | $124.98 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.43 | 8.397% | $134.8784 | $134.88 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.12 | $1,199.8033 | $1,199.80 | $1,199.85 | $1,199.80 | |