| 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 | $179.65 | 5.379% | $189.3134 | $189.31 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.68 | 6.436% | $63.521 | $63.52 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.84 | 7.275% | $167.1774 | $167.18 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.61 | 6.144% | $260.7003 | $260.70 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.88 | 9.211% | $104.7115 | $104.71 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.33 | 4.677% | $137.4723 | $137.47 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.68 | 4.463% | $117.7089 | $117.71 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.67 | $1,040.6048 | $1,040.60 | $1,040.55 | $1,040.60 | |