| 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 | $175.53 | 5.618% | $185.3913 | $185.39 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.99 | 8.862% | $87.0787 | $87.08 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.94 | 12.586% | $91.1271 | $91.13 | $91.15 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.95 | 12.175% | $128.9452 | $128.95 | $128.95 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.71 | 7.266% | $228.1655 | $228.17 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.47 | 7.175% | $73.3827 | $73.38 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.50 | 10.420% | $245.6845 | $245.68 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.09 | $1,039.7750 | $1,039.78 | $1,039.85 | $1,039.80 | |