| 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 | $173.51 | 4.595% | $181.4828 | $181.48 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.43 | 6.386% | $230.2512 | $230.25 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.68 | 4.133% | $75.6839 | $75.68 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.54 | 4.411% | $242.7973 | $242.80 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.88 | 4.869% | $250.5111 | $250.51 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.33 | 5.653% | $73.2492 | $73.25 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.75 | 8.552% | $9.4983 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.12 | $1,063.4738 | $1,063.47 | $1,063.50 | $1,063.50 | |