| 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 | $173.52 | 6.314% | $184.4761 | $184.48 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.64 | 6.163% | $49.5144 | $49.51 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.95 | 11.366% | $278.3593 | $278.36 | $278.35 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.72 | 7.601% | $47.0432 | $47.04 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.55 | 10.524% | $207.2878 | $207.29 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.59 | 6.418% | $151.7414 | $151.74 | $151.75 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.77 | 13.466% | $202.8432 | $202.84 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.74 | $1,121.2654 | $1,121.26 | $1,121.30 | $1,121.20 | |