| 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 | $153.72 | 12.204% | $172.48 | $172.48 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.71 | 8.516% | $204.7805 | $204.78 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.95 | 13.429% | $49.852 | $49.85 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.65 | 3.747% | $232.0302 | $232.03 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.36 | 4.856% | $234.2064 | $234.21 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.84 | 3.751% | $235.3488 | $235.35 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.99 | 10.824% | $27.6949 | $27.69 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.22 | $1,156.3928 | $1,156.39 | $1,156.45 | $1,156.40 | |