| 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 | $173.51 | 5.170% | $182.4805 | $182.48 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.54 | 7.526% | $140.3644 | $140.36 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.42 | 10.840% | $132.3651 | $132.37 | $132.35 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.52 | 10.697% | $105.7378 | $105.74 | $105.75 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.61 | 13.664% | $278.0335 | $278.03 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.30 | 7.204% | $156.8395 | $156.84 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.98 | 8.125% | $84.3159 | $84.32 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.88 | $1,080.1367 | $1,080.14 | $1,080.15 | $1,080.10 | |