| 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 | $173.97 | 4.175% | $181.2332 | $181.23 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.37 | 4.472% | $212.4647 | $212.46 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.85 | 13.506% | $131.4967 | $131.50 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.36 | 11.499% | $97.4055 | $97.41 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.79 | 6.223% | $153.8003 | $153.80 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.82 | 6.696% | $236.6731 | $236.67 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.59 | 5.737% | $20.7139 | $20.71 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.75 | $1,033.7874 | $1,033.78 | $1,033.75 | $1,033.80 | |