| 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 | $173.57 | 5.663% | $183.3993 | $183.40 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.37 | 6.583% | $264.7202 | $264.72 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.97 | 12.658% | $39.3965 | $39.40 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.34 | 4.511% | $227.1442 | $227.14 | $227.15 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.87 | 7.615% | $215.0901 | $215.09 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.85 | 6.478% | $80.7636 | $80.76 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.61 | 9.770% | $16.0374 | $16.04 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.58 | $1,026.5513 | $1,026.55 | $1,026.55 | $1,026.50 | |