| 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 | $214.97 | 7.233% | $230.5188 | $230.52 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.83 | 7.183% | $173.4542 | $173.45 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.78 | 12.302% | $103.0708 | $103.07 | $103.05 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.39 | 4.614% | $98.7452 | $98.75 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.32 | 6.603% | $232.7357 | $232.74 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.54 | 5.207% | $139.4414 | $139.44 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.30 | 3.745% | $198.4642 | $198.46 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.13 | $1,176.4303 | $1,176.43 | $1,176.40 | $1,176.40 | |