| 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 | $156.81 | 10.340% | $173.0242 | $173.02 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.69 | 8.630% | $114.811 | $114.81 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.76 | 8.819% | $34.5609 | $34.56 | $34.55 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.47 | 7.725% | $68.3731 | $68.37 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.90 | 5.217% | $214.5375 | $214.54 | $214.55 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.97 | 4.113% | $242.5521 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.40 | 11.200% | $49.3728 | $49.37 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.00 | $897.2316 | $897.22 | $897.15 | $897.30 | |