| 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 | $230.93 | 5.375% | $243.3425 | $243.34 | $243.35 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.50 | 5.359% | $23.7058 | $23.71 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.87 | 3.420% | $187.0558 | $187.06 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.82 | 12.249% | $242.2558 | $242.26 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.79 | 11.667% | $186.2494 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.76 | 4.165% | $160.1641 | $160.16 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.86 | 6.641% | $81.9643 | $81.96 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.53 | $1,124.7377 | $1,124.74 | $1,124.70 | $1,124.80 | |