| 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 | $177.41 | 3.191% | $183.0712 | $183.07 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.66 | 12.692% | $163.0202 | $163.02 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.95 | 8.860% | $6.4772 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.75 | 7.728% | $203.3366 | $203.34 | $203.35 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.93 | 5.681% | $18.9486 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.71 | 7.537% | $252.4001 | $252.40 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.55 | 5.549% | $127.2393 | $127.24 | $127.25 | $127.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.96 | $954.4932 | $954.50 | $954.50 | $954.40 | |