| 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 | $176.33 | 3.531% | $182.5562 | $182.56 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.93 | 13.492% | $245.0633 | $245.06 | $245.05 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.61 | 13.426% | $32.4512 | $32.45 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.51 | 13.375% | $142.297 | $142.30 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.39 | 11.223% | $5.9949 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.94 | 5.400% | $78.9868 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.37 | 5.506% | $230.3935 | $230.39 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.08 | $917.7429 | $917.74 | $917.75 | $917.90 | |