| 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 | $250.95 | 5.755% | $265.3922 | $265.39 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.60 | 5.267% | $82.7399 | $82.74 | $82.75 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.90 | 5.194% | $74.5825 | $74.58 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.99 | 12.492% | $229.4724 | $229.47 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.86 | 4.111% | $60.2386 | $60.24 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.54 | 3.400% | $147.3864 | $147.39 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.35 | 11.650% | $180.1473 | $180.15 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.19 | $1,039.9593 | $1,039.96 | $1,040.00 | $1,039.90 | |