| 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 | $173.86 | 5.285% | $183.0485 | $183.05 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.90 | 10.431% | $214.1257 | $214.13 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.38 | 12.732% | $267.6032 | $267.60 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.32 | 3.490% | $158.6709 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.85 | 7.604% | $213.9706 | $213.97 | $213.95 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.45 | 4.741% | $206.8111 | $206.81 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.50 | 13.124% | $241.5197 | $241.52 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,368.26 | $1,485.7497 | $1,485.75 | $1,485.70 | $1,485.70 | |