| 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 | $175.89 | 4.415% | $183.6555 | $183.66 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.65 | 6.266% | $218.536 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.39 | 5.353% | $250.0975 | $250.10 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.43 | 8.784% | $43.9814 | $43.98 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.44 | 8.302% | $265.8164 | $265.82 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.70 | 6.676% | $55.1515 | $55.15 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.65 | 8.113% | $79.6252 | $79.63 | $79.65 | $79.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.15 | $1,096.8635 | $1,096.88 | $1,096.90 | $1,096.90 | |