| 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 | $168.88 | 4.500% | $176.4796 | $176.48 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.97 | 11.303% | $23.3402 | $23.34 | $23.35 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.91 | 6.175% | $253.6627 | $253.66 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.66 | 3.230% | $79.1361 | $79.14 | $79.15 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.65 | 6.337% | $204.8582 | $204.86 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.53 | 3.379% | $38.7981 | $38.80 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.57 | 6.865% | $256.0165 | $256.02 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.17 | $1,032.2914 | $1,032.30 | $1,032.30 | $1,032.30 | |