| 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 | $178.49 | 3.332% | $184.4373 | $184.44 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.29 | 9.571% | $5.7963 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.99 | 7.320% | $204.9705 | $204.97 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.45 | 10.307% | $227.7288 | $227.73 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.82 | 12.150% | $64.8451 | $64.85 | $64.85 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.53 | 10.158% | $95.3197 | $95.32 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.26 | 3.642% | $104.9479 | $104.95 | $104.95 | $104.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.83 | $888.0456 | $888.06 | $888.05 | $887.90 | |