| 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 | $174.34 | 5.560% | $184.0333 | $184.03 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.29 | 4.115% | $54.4417 | $54.44 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.79 | 7.550% | $147.1176 | $147.12 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.34 | 7.482% | $197.0575 | $197.06 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.70 | 4.560% | $256.9039 | $256.90 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.33 | 10.718% | $125.4767 | $125.48 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.64 | 4.852% | $79.3101 | $79.31 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.43 | $1,044.3408 | $1,044.34 | $1,044.35 | $1,044.30 | |