| 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 | $177.28 | 3.731% | $183.8943 | $183.89 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.60 | 4.559% | $88.4569 | $88.46 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.74 | 9.874% | $232.6472 | $232.65 | $232.65 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.72 | 12.190% | $280.1609 | $280.16 | $280.15 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.70 | 12.578% | $22.1779 | $22.18 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.82 | 6.839% | $56.4324 | $56.43 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.98 | 7.413% | $269.5851 | $269.59 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.84 | $1,133.3547 | $1,133.36 | $1,133.40 | $1,133.40 | |