| 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 | $166.25 | 4.366% | $173.5085 | $173.51 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.41 | 6.311% | $48.2758 | $48.28 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.70 | 7.621% | $245.053 | $245.05 | $245.05 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.41 | 9.208% | $57.2359 | $57.24 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.35 | 9.564% | $17.9137 | $17.91 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.45 | 12.167% | $262.9755 | $262.98 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.64 | 5.779% | $184.7324 | $184.73 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.21 | $989.6948 | $989.70 | $989.75 | $989.70 | |