| 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 | $155.30 | 5.220% | $163.4067 | $163.41 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.92 | 5.805% | $145.9263 | $145.93 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.51 | 5.311% | $259.6021 | $259.60 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.63 | 6.535% | $189.2381 | $189.24 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.61 | 3.123% | $32.5972 | $32.60 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.90 | 3.654% | $71.4176 | $71.42 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.51 | 5.166% | $118.3223 | $118.32 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.38 | $980.5103 | $980.52 | $980.50 | $980.40 | |