| 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 | $174.37 | 5.131% | $183.3169 | $183.32 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.70 | 13.823% | $234.1339 | $234.13 | $234.15 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.34 | 10.213% | $260.4774 | $260.48 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.33 | 7.125% | $238.171 | $238.17 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.26 | 4.869% | $240.4227 | $240.42 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.96 | 3.414% | $225.4012 | $225.40 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.77 | 4.600% | $49.9674 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,333.73 | $1,431.8905 | $1,431.89 | $1,431.85 | $1,431.90 | |