| 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 | $171.93 | 7.326% | $184.5256 | $184.53 | $184.55 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.68 | 4.687% | $162.9767 | $162.98 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.95 | 9.335% | $238.2956 | $238.30 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.82 | 8.522% | $35.6169 | $35.62 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.37 | 8.853% | $59.1834 | $59.18 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.77 | 13.175% | $265.7009 | $265.70 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.68 | 7.171% | $87.5373 | $87.54 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.20 | $1,033.8364 | $1,033.85 | $1,033.90 | $1,033.80 | |