| 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 | $173.44 | 5.202% | $182.4623 | $182.46 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.85 | 3.539% | $40.2249 | $40.22 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.79 | 5.533% | $69.4302 | $69.43 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.82 | 3.824% | $211.6141 | $211.61 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.98 | 12.446% | $24.7156 | $24.72 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.38 | 10.221% | $227.4741 | $227.47 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.61 | 12.451% | $273.9419 | $273.94 | $273.95 | $273.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.87 | $1,029.8631 | $1,029.85 | $1,029.80 | $1,029.80 | |