| 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 | $176.27 | 3.533% | $182.4976 | $182.50 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.84 | 11.390% | $20.9859 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.96 | 10.236% | $252.3963 | $252.40 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.60 | 6.578% | $121.0726 | $121.07 | $121.05 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.25 | 3.211% | $176.7488 | $176.75 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.71 | 3.179% | $43.036 | $43.04 | $43.05 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.80 | 7.745% | $261.6049 | $261.60 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.43 | $1,058.3421 | $1,058.35 | $1,058.35 | $1,058.30 | |