| 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 | $155.32 | 5.475% | $163.8238 | $163.82 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.49 | 4.839% | $104.3043 | $104.30 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.91 | 8.697% | $259.688 | $259.69 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.99 | 6.699% | $209.1194 | $209.12 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.96 | 5.665% | $192.268 | $192.27 | $192.25 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.29 | 7.399% | $121.6723 | $121.67 | $121.65 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.54 | 5.572% | $36.4646 | $36.46 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.50 | $1,087.3404 | $1,087.33 | $1,087.25 | $1,087.40 | |