| 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 | $175.43 | 4.330% | $183.0261 | $183.03 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.92 | 4.754% | $247.1356 | $247.14 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.75 | 6.577% | $231.0056 | $231.01 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.72 | 8.396% | $60.3983 | $60.40 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.33 | 3.606% | $75.9743 | $75.97 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.56 | 5.561% | $124.0975 | $124.10 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.75 | 7.844% | $234.8303 | $234.83 | $234.85 | $234.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.46 | $1,156.4677 | $1,156.48 | $1,156.50 | $1,156.40 | |