| 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 | $173.45 | 6.449% | $184.6358 | $184.64 | $184.65 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.33 | 3.103% | $72.5123 | $72.51 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.36 | 5.268% | $38.2754 | $38.28 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.74 | 13.308% | $258.0476 | $258.05 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.39 | 8.726% | $134.157 | $134.16 | $134.15 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.67 | 3.318% | $237.2905 | $237.29 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.73 | 10.228% | $248.8177 | $248.82 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.67 | $1,173.7363 | $1,173.75 | $1,173.75 | $1,173.70 | |