| 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 | $115.72 | 5.760% | $122.3855 | $122.39 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.66 | 5.672% | $110.5963 | $110.60 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.85 | 13.157% | $167.3026 | $167.30 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.57 | 4.849% | $88.6708 | $88.67 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.33 | 10.858% | $208.7789 | $208.78 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.34 | 8.552% | $233.7559 | $233.76 | $233.75 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.33 | 3.180% | $105.5841 | $105.58 | $105.60 | $105.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.80 | $1,037.0741 | $1,037.08 | $1,037.10 | $1,037.20 | |