| 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 | $163.89 | 5.852% | $173.4808 | $173.48 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.95 | 12.262% | $150.3749 | $150.37 | $150.35 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.55 | 6.316% | $143.0482 | $143.05 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.82 | 13.849% | $214.9697 | $214.97 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.31 | 12.404% | $197.0555 | $197.06 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.26 | 8.689% | $139.4045 | $139.40 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.77 | 3.718% | $185.4167 | $185.42 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.55 | $1,203.7503 | $1,203.75 | $1,203.70 | $1,203.80 | |