| 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 | $173.33 | 5.500% | $182.8632 | $182.86 | $182.85 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.53 | 9.254% | $271.529 | $271.53 | $271.55 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.45 | 11.326% | $164.1502 | $164.15 | $164.15 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.90 | 4.384% | $58.3507 | $58.35 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.53 | 8.440% | $225.0455 | $225.05 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.75 | 6.683% | $40.2728 | $40.27 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.62 | 7.861% | $130.1019 | $130.10 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.11 | $1,072.3133 | $1,072.31 | $1,072.30 | $1,072.40 | |