| 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 | $214.62 | 5.375% | $226.1558 | $226.16 | $226.15 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.79 | 5.224% | $51.3388 | $51.34 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.31 | 10.342% | $109.5806 | $109.58 | $109.60 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.40 | 8.523% | $174.0709 | $174.07 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.63 | 4.857% | $208.2775 | $208.28 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.55 | 7.791% | $132.0979 | $132.10 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.44 | 7.496% | $138.0679 | $138.07 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.74 | $1,039.5894 | $1,039.60 | $1,039.60 | $1,039.70 | |