| 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 | $220.53 | 5.679% | $233.0539 | $233.05 | $233.05 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.84 | 5.105% | $51.3333 | $51.33 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.46 | 12.146% | $164.249 | $164.25 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.36 | 12.584% | $149.0162 | $149.02 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.82 | 10.104% | $178.1703 | $178.17 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.56 | 3.242% | $182.2841 | $182.28 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.86 | 10.184% | $40.6138 | $40.61 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.43 | $998.7206 | $998.71 | $998.70 | $998.70 | |