| 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 | $172.74 | 5.581% | $182.3806 | $182.38 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.96 | 10.512% | $243.0822 | $243.08 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.61 | 3.314% | $45.0552 | $45.06 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.53 | 12.747% | $114.472 | $114.47 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.91 | 8.760% | $156.5165 | $156.52 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.99 | 4.697% | $38.7274 | $38.73 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.49 | 3.113% | $58.2485 | $58.25 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.23 | $838.4824 | $838.49 | $838.50 | $838.50 | |