| 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 | $179.85 | 5.275% | $189.3371 | $189.34 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.72 | 9.873% | $42.5428 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.85 | 3.840% | $186.7562 | $186.76 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.53 | 9.741% | $184.9465 | $184.95 | $184.95 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.84 | 11.502% | $148.1193 | $148.12 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.74 | 12.103% | $212.7042 | $212.70 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.50 | 4.357% | $65.2231 | $65.22 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.03 | $1,029.6292 | $1,029.63 | $1,029.60 | $1,029.50 | |