| 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 | $157.26 | 10.339% | $173.5191 | $173.52 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.71 | 11.598% | $33.1558 | $33.16 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.56 | 10.515% | $144.2884 | $144.29 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.36 | 7.785% | $231.0479 | $231.05 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.25 | 6.840% | $113.5175 | $113.52 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.79 | 4.583% | $228.8171 | $228.82 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.83 | 11.725% | $263.4811 | $263.48 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.76 | $1,187.8269 | $1,187.84 | $1,187.80 | $1,187.80 | |