| 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 | $175.85 | 4.265% | $183.35 | $183.35 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.62 | 3.218% | $60.5064 | $60.51 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.74 | 7.638% | $135.344 | $135.34 | $135.35 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.45 | 13.496% | $278.5759 | $278.58 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.89 | 3.824% | $34.1477 | $34.15 | $34.15 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.50 | 12.733% | $177.5545 | $177.55 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.75 | 13.567% | $118.9614 | $118.96 | $118.95 | $119.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.80 | $988.4399 | $988.44 | $988.45 | $988.50 | |