| 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 | $172.91 | 6.315% | $183.8293 | $183.83 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.82 | 11.798% | $40.046 | $40.05 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.29 | 7.127% | $198.4956 | $198.50 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.25 | 6.511% | $246.3067 | $246.31 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.41 | 10.183% | $124.9585 | $124.96 | $124.95 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.60 | 12.566% | $106.4874 | $106.49 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.69 | 7.285% | $228.1845 | $228.18 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.97 | $1,128.3080 | $1,128.32 | $1,128.35 | $1,128.30 | |