| 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 | $173.93 | 5.437% | $183.3866 | $183.39 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.27 | 5.820% | $6.6349 | $6.63 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.62 | 8.296% | $154.4518 | $154.45 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.91 | 4.400% | $240.026 | $240.03 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.70 | 12.739% | $228.522 | $228.52 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.60 | 6.294% | $211.0999 | $211.10 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.56 | 9.553% | $18.142 | $18.14 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.59 | $1,042.2632 | $1,042.26 | $1,042.30 | $1,042.20 | |