| 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 | $165.29 | 4.414% | $172.5859 | $172.59 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.95 | 10.358% | $226.1787 | $226.18 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.67 | 5.501% | $93.5477 | $93.55 | $93.55 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.54 | 11.594% | $200.3559 | $200.36 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.31 | 4.390% | $74.4405 | $74.44 | $74.45 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.72 | 9.824% | $43.6221 | $43.62 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.42 | 3.248% | $235.8391 | $235.84 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.90 | $1,046.5699 | $1,046.58 | $1,046.60 | $1,046.50 | |