| 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 | $166.69 | 5.225% | $175.3996 | $175.40 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.49 | 13.667% | $72.1672 | $72.17 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.47 | 13.351% | $47.0067 | $47.01 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.60 | 12.507% | $208.813 | $208.81 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.46 | 5.741% | $263.7815 | $263.78 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.68 | 7.683% | $211.7909 | $211.79 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.81 | 5.569% | $32.5258 | $32.53 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.20 | $1,011.4847 | $1,011.49 | $1,011.50 | $1,011.50 | |