| 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 | $177.64 | 4.859% | $186.2715 | $186.27 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.29 | 9.812% | $255.0823 | $255.08 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.78 | 13.355% | $211.7245 | $211.72 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.27 | 9.786% | $42.0151 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.68 | 11.558% | $211.6032 | $211.60 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.85 | 4.133% | $183.1179 | $183.12 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.33 | 10.283% | $57.7111 | $57.71 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.84 | $1,147.5256 | $1,147.52 | $1,147.45 | $1,147.50 | |