| 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 | $175.95 | 12.223% | $197.4564 | $197.46 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.48 | 5.355% | $228.0725 | $228.07 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.87 | 4.739% | $18.7169 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.58 | 8.290% | $270.2702 | $270.27 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.31 | 11.866% | $54.0425 | $54.04 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.79 | 4.742% | $238.5918 | $238.59 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.56 | 3.714% | $130.2233 | $130.22 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.54 | $1,137.3736 | $1,137.37 | $1,137.30 | $1,137.40 | |