| 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 | $175.71 | 4.175% | $183.0459 | $183.05 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.89 | 12.489% | $84.243 | $84.24 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.68 | 3.123% | $236.8529 | $236.85 | $236.85 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.38 | 3.442% | $133.8333 | $133.83 | $133.85 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.88 | 10.539% | $81.6662 | $81.67 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.34 | 3.504% | $211.5001 | $211.50 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.28 | 12.272% | $241.6992 | $241.70 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.16 | $1,172.8406 | $1,172.84 | $1,172.85 | $1,172.80 | |