| 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 | $160.37 | 8.114% | $173.3824 | $173.38 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.49 | 9.872% | $86.2385 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.81 | 3.649% | $209.174 | $209.17 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.75 | 8.183% | $239.8958 | $239.90 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.59 | 7.254% | $49.9696 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.54 | 12.830% | $210.4731 | $210.47 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.99 | 3.105% | $57.7285 | $57.73 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.54 | $1,026.8619 | $1,026.86 | $1,026.85 | $1,026.90 | |