| 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 | $55.36 | 3.726% | $57.4227 | $57.42 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.60 | 9.239% | $84.7695 | $84.77 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.28 | 4.170% | $158.6301 | $158.63 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.88 | 9.659% | $146.8115 | $146.81 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.71 | 6.861% | $229.4413 | $229.44 | $229.45 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.80 | 11.250% | $158.865 | $158.87 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.74 | 11.277% | $269.001 | $269.00 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.37 | $1,104.9411 | $1,104.94 | $1,104.90 | $1,104.90 | |