| 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 | $175.53 | 5.635% | $185.4211 | $185.42 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.43 | 4.450% | $84.0091 | $84.01 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.62 | 11.385% | $151.0603 | $151.06 | $151.05 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.91 | 4.819% | $72.2308 | $72.23 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.26 | 13.554% | $248.9785 | $248.98 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.51 | 9.527% | $47.6552 | $47.66 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.54 | 8.504% | $78.7088 | $78.71 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.80 | $868.0638 | $868.07 | $868.05 | $868.10 | |