| 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 | $177.26 | 3.530% | $183.5173 | $183.52 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.59 | 9.658% | $112.4981 | $112.50 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.30 | 5.525% | $237.7478 | $237.75 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.47 | 12.835% | $240.8689 | $240.87 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.50 | 8.271% | $184.6021 | $184.60 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.52 | 4.509% | $91.4663 | $91.47 | $91.45 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.29 | 11.834% | $108.8033 | $108.80 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.93 | $1,159.5038 | $1,159.51 | $1,159.45 | $1,159.50 | |