| 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 | $230.31 | 5.271% | $242.4496 | $242.45 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.28 | 8.857% | $51.4676 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.52 | 7.234% | $183.9278 | $183.93 | $183.95 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.81 | 10.242% | $39.4777 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.42 | 3.575% | $134.0468 | $134.05 | $134.05 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.76 | 6.379% | $194.4183 | $194.42 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.90 | 12.517% | $182.165 | $182.17 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.00 | $1,027.9528 | $1,027.97 | $1,027.95 | $1,027.90 | |