| 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 | $230.37 | 5.331% | $242.651 | $242.65 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.39 | 5.387% | $47.8352 | $47.84 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.25 | 5.270% | $190.8019 | $190.80 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.52 | 3.483% | $82.2897 | $82.29 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.61 | 6.374% | $22.9874 | $22.99 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.82 | 6.601% | $264.1786 | $264.18 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.65 | 5.334% | $167.1124 | $167.11 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.61 | $1,017.8562 | $1,017.86 | $1,017.90 | $1,017.90 | |