| 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 | $172.78 | 6.192% | $183.4785 | $183.48 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.40 | 13.772% | $139.2569 | $139.26 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.50 | 3.836% | $238.3036 | $238.30 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.81 | 12.138% | $129.867 | $129.87 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.70 | 8.583% | $28.9917 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.81 | 4.387% | $92.7061 | $92.71 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.98 | 4.383% | $53.2145 | $53.21 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.98 | $865.8183 | $865.82 | $865.80 | $865.90 | |