| 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 | $174.59 | 5.103% | $183.4993 | $183.50 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.49 | 11.618% | $276.2434 | $276.24 | $276.25 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.77 | 7.651% | $255.9618 | $255.96 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.58 | 5.134% | $62.6388 | $62.64 | $62.65 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.41 | 5.566% | $55.3271 | $55.33 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.26 | 10.309% | $199.9461 | $199.95 | $199.95 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.39 | 12.760% | $238.3634 | $238.36 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.49 | $1,271.9799 | $1,271.98 | $1,272.00 | $1,271.90 | |