| 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 | $165.91 | 5.838% | $175.5958 | $175.60 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.58 | 13.795% | $214.5946 | $214.59 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.86 | 12.772% | $150.9566 | $150.96 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.41 | 3.625% | $170.3699 | $170.37 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.42 | 6.459% | $41.9661 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.28 | 12.449% | $26.1781 | $26.18 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.99 | 11.492% | $258.6503 | $258.65 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.45 | $1,038.3114 | $1,038.32 | $1,038.30 | $1,038.50 | |