| 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 | $165.76 | 5.829% | $175.4222 | $175.42 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.54 | 6.163% | $62.1478 | $62.15 | $62.15 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.46 | 10.276% | $212.2372 | $212.24 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.71 | 9.479% | $134.3417 | $134.34 | $134.35 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.48 | 8.524% | $239.2737 | $239.27 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.82 | 13.821% | $58.982 | $58.98 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.98 | 4.190% | $156.2642 | $156.26 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.75 | $1,038.6688 | $1,038.66 | $1,038.65 | $1,038.60 | |