| 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 | $228.74 | 5.750% | $241.8926 | $241.89 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.98 | 4.695% | $106.768 | $106.77 | $106.75 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.28 | 6.597% | $175.1176 | $175.12 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.47 | 4.638% | $64.321 | $64.32 | $64.30 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.76 | 5.746% | $148.8481 | $148.85 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.28 | 13.298% | $146.4717 | $146.47 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.91 | 5.516% | $245.7573 | $245.76 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.42 | $1,129.1763 | $1,129.18 | $1,129.10 | $1,129.20 | |