| 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 | $176.28 | 5.165% | $185.3849 | $185.38 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.73 | 11.613% | $97.9181 | $97.92 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.35 | 3.746% | $56.386 | $56.39 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.67 | 8.845% | $240.1883 | $240.19 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.78 | 11.518% | $159.2254 | $159.23 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.78 | 7.151% | $248.3546 | $248.35 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.59 | 3.847% | $58.767 | $58.77 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.18 | $1,046.2243 | $1,046.23 | $1,046.25 | $1,046.30 | |