| 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 | $233.73 | 5.651% | $246.9381 | $246.94 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.29 | 6.463% | $180.2312 | $180.23 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.69 | 13.594% | $199.5733 | $199.57 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.91 | 5.372% | $198.0045 | $198.00 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.36 | 3.613% | $188.9487 | $188.95 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.73 | 13.662% | $48.5678 | $48.57 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.56 | 13.860% | $7.4692 | $7.47 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.27 | $1,069.7328 | $1,069.73 | $1,069.70 | $1,069.70 | |