| 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 | $173.73 | 5.568% | $183.4033 | $183.40 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.89 | 3.158% | $116.4551 | $116.46 | $116.45 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.92 | 12.569% | $102.3477 | $102.35 | $102.35 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.84 | 7.871% | $150.8468 | $150.85 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.43 | 11.561% | $115.3875 | $115.39 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.34 | 4.515% | $260.5977 | $260.60 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.50 | 8.739% | $245.2064 | $245.21 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.65 | $1,174.2445 | $1,174.26 | $1,174.25 | $1,174.20 | |