| 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 | $173.82 | 5.416% | $183.2341 | $183.23 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.51 | 3.322% | $123.4801 | $123.48 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.28 | 7.778% | $265.4357 | $265.44 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.35 | 12.159% | $23.9459 | $23.95 | $23.95 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.28 | 11.677% | $25.9984 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.91 | 8.684% | $97.7178 | $97.72 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.43 | 9.857% | $156.4693 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.58 | $876.2813 | $876.29 | $876.30 | $876.20 | |