| 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 | $170.64 | 5.215% | $179.5389 | $179.54 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.91 | 13.341% | $249.2482 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.49 | 4.308% | $49.5359 | $49.54 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.90 | 5.498% | $230.9351 | $230.94 | $230.95 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.97 | 12.223% | $86.378 | $86.38 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.48 | 3.418% | $107.0169 | $107.02 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.57 | 8.518% | $139.5216 | $139.52 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.96 | $1,042.1746 | $1,042.19 | $1,042.20 | $1,042.00 | |