| 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 | $173.30 | 5.869% | $183.471 | $183.47 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.77 | 8.813% | $239.1383 | $239.14 | $239.15 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.25 | 13.775% | $162.9827 | $162.98 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.35 | 10.504% | $148.4621 | $148.46 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.32 | 12.234% | $41.8857 | $41.89 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.36 | 11.196% | $32.6471 | $32.65 | $32.65 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.72 | 6.442% | $237.0676 | $237.07 | $237.05 | $237.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.07 | $1,045.6545 | $1,045.66 | $1,045.65 | $1,045.70 | |