| 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 | $177.77 | 3.250% | $183.5475 | $183.55 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.25 | 10.805% | $236.2917 | $236.29 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.42 | 13.262% | $118.2682 | $118.27 | $118.25 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.86 | 13.827% | $200.1762 | $200.18 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.76 | 12.283% | $41.2752 | $41.28 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.51 | 7.179% | $251.3455 | $251.35 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.67 | 10.855% | $48.4104 | $48.41 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.24 | $1,079.3147 | $1,079.33 | $1,079.35 | $1,079.30 | |