| 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 | $193.54 | 5.656% | $204.4866 | $204.49 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.33 | 5.874% | $181.3939 | $181.39 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.79 | 3.501% | $158.1392 | $158.14 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.34 | 13.367% | $278.1346 | $278.13 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.91 | 8.309% | $19.3981 | $19.40 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.52 | 9.789% | $150.9818 | $150.98 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.26 | 4.597% | $34.789 | $34.79 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.69 | $1,027.3232 | $1,027.32 | $1,027.40 | $1,027.30 | |