| 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 | $174.37 | 5.247% | $183.5192 | $183.52 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.87 | 7.379% | $210.3232 | $210.32 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.46 | 10.227% | $254.0291 | $254.03 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.32 | 11.470% | $195.4292 | $195.43 | $195.45 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.72 | 9.658% | $126.8962 | $126.90 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.78 | 5.661% | $152.976 | $152.98 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.91 | 10.142% | $176.1281 | $176.13 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.43 | $1,299.3010 | $1,299.31 | $1,299.35 | $1,299.20 | |