| 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 | $173.66 | 5.563% | $183.3207 | $183.32 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.92 | 13.234% | $278.4651 | $278.47 | $278.45 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.56 | 4.378% | $42.3357 | $42.34 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.59 | 6.398% | $22.9713 | $22.97 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.76 | 5.311% | $129.2798 | $129.28 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.60 | 6.581% | $221.2622 | $221.26 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.48 | 8.346% | $161.9556 | $161.96 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.57 | $1,039.5904 | $1,039.60 | $1,039.55 | $1,039.70 | |