| 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 | $229.54 | 5.469% | $242.0935 | $242.09 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.33 | 6.345% | $73.729 | $73.73 | $73.75 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.32 | 5.873% | $173.9705 | $173.97 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.63 | 12.488% | $78.3254 | $78.33 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.30 | 9.580% | $205.2433 | $205.24 | $205.25 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.38 | 7.798% | $231.0974 | $231.10 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.73 | 6.863% | $33.9076 | $33.91 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.23 | $1,038.3667 | $1,038.37 | $1,038.40 | $1,038.30 | |