| 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 | $175.72 | 4.730% | $184.0316 | $184.03 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.43 | 8.589% | $265.4241 | $265.42 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.77 | 12.852% | $140.8054 | $140.81 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.29 | 12.586% | $173.7089 | $173.71 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.38 | 13.829% | $160.9314 | $160.93 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.90 | 10.842% | $32.0333 | $32.03 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.31 | 3.537% | $92.4689 | $92.47 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.80 | $1,049.4036 | $1,049.40 | $1,049.40 | $1,049.30 | |