| 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 | $231.64 | 5.541% | $244.4752 | $244.48 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.45 | 5.811% | $194.1103 | $194.11 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.58 | 8.785% | $225.8159 | $225.82 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.60 | 5.874% | $39.8086 | $39.81 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.93 | 5.491% | $119.131 | $119.13 | $119.15 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.40 | 12.647% | $104.0858 | $104.09 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.83 | 10.233% | $148.6272 | $148.63 | $148.65 | $148.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.43 | $1,076.0540 | $1,076.07 | $1,076.10 | $1,076.00 | |