| 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 | $175.70 | 5.563% | $185.4742 | $185.47 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.89 | 11.258% | $92.2218 | $92.22 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.93 | 9.656% | $272.9667 | $272.97 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.80 | 8.138% | $179.2928 | $179.29 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.75 | 3.296% | $248.6851 | $248.69 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.88 | 8.340% | $163.4634 | $163.46 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.45 | 8.491% | $95.9603 | $95.96 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.40 | $1,238.0643 | $1,238.06 | $1,238.00 | $1,238.20 | |