| 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 | $185.87 | 5.186% | $195.5092 | $195.51 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.93 | 5.633% | $44.2919 | $44.29 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.33 | 12.787% | $253.0151 | $253.02 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.88 | 9.475% | $52.4166 | $52.42 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.99 | 9.402% | $70.0063 | $70.01 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.45 | 9.248% | $177.4734 | $177.47 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.91 | 11.705% | $252.3528 | $252.35 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.36 | $1,045.0653 | $1,045.07 | $1,045.00 | $1,045.10 | |