| 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 | $170.59 | 7.160% | $182.8042 | $182.80 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.94 | 6.482% | $123.4552 | $123.46 | $123.45 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.92 | 5.570% | $90.7057 | $90.71 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.31 | 3.448% | $258.9407 | $258.94 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.62 | 6.266% | $199.3763 | $199.38 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.92 | 12.201% | $87.427 | $87.43 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.41 | 3.216% | $97.4462 | $97.45 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.71 | $1,040.1553 | $1,040.17 | $1,040.20 | $1,040.10 | |