| 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 | $231.33 | 5.124% | $243.1833 | $243.18 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.74 | 4.634% | $179.6984 | $179.70 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.44 | 11.140% | $48.2792 | $48.28 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.70 | 6.811% | $160.9642 | $160.96 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.32 | 12.413% | $148.7449 | $148.74 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.60 | 6.820% | $127.7567 | $127.76 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.77 | 11.431% | $94.4601 | $94.46 | $94.45 | $94.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.90 | $1,003.0868 | $1,003.08 | $1,003.10 | $1,003.20 | |