| 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 | $177.25 | 3.152% | $182.8369 | $182.84 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.84 | 12.601% | $156.3352 | $156.34 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.57 | 11.563% | $128.9334 | $128.93 | $128.95 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.94 | 11.709% | $94.8856 | $94.89 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.76 | 11.123% | $203.0884 | $203.09 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.71 | 6.727% | $146.9738 | $146.97 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.43 | 8.429% | $128.4125 | $128.41 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.50 | $1,041.4658 | $1,041.47 | $1,041.50 | $1,041.40 | |