| 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 | $177.85 | 3.525% | $184.1192 | $184.12 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.42 | 7.103% | $26.1546 | $26.15 | $26.15 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.25 | 12.194% | $53.0117 | $53.01 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.38 | 6.797% | $256.7186 | $256.72 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.43 | 3.186% | $232.6122 | $232.61 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.74 | 3.792% | $167.8732 | $167.87 | $167.85 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.56 | 11.768% | $162.6895 | $162.69 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.63 | $1,083.1790 | $1,083.17 | $1,083.10 | $1,083.20 | |