| 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 | $144.40 | 5.664% | $152.5788 | $152.58 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.68 | 7.817% | $132.2699 | $132.27 | $132.25 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.26 | 9.163% | $84.3393 | $84.34 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.58 | 5.837% | $61.9993 | $62.00 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.70 | 13.579% | $191.6078 | $191.61 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.39 | 12.155% | $170.913 | $170.91 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.71 | 12.216% | $243.1833 | $243.18 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.72 | $1,036.8914 | $1,036.89 | $1,036.90 | $1,036.90 | |