| 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 | $178.85 | 3.638% | $185.3566 | $185.36 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.50 | 5.770% | $117.9336 | $117.93 | $117.95 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.44 | 12.729% | $276.6821 | $276.68 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.64 | 9.205% | $28.0002 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.82 | 8.126% | $20.3493 | $20.35 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.86 | 13.489% | $284.6985 | $284.70 | $284.70 | $284.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.44 | 7.337% | $243.0539 | $243.05 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.55 | $1,156.0742 | $1,156.07 | $1,156.10 | $1,156.10 | |