| 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 | $235.45 | 4.285% | $245.539 | $245.54 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.80 | 5.755% | $186.9748 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.71 | 9.840% | $57.8967 | $57.90 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.62 | 4.491% | $56.0281 | $56.03 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.36 | 11.649% | $272.8255 | $272.83 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.52 | 3.157% | $170.7455 | $170.75 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.67 | 13.295% | $161.638 | $161.64 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.13 | $1,151.6476 | $1,151.66 | $1,151.70 | $1,151.50 | |