| 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 | $169.55 | 3.453% | $175.4046 | $175.40 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.58 | 6.322% | $82.4846 | $82.48 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.82 | 8.363% | $243.6217 | $243.62 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.43 | 9.432% | $237.938 | $237.94 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.75 | 5.265% | $32.369 | $32.37 | $32.35 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.68 | 6.853% | $49.879 | $49.88 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.51 | 10.267% | $224.4044 | $224.40 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.32 | $1,046.1013 | $1,046.09 | $1,046.10 | $1,046.10 | |