| 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 | $212.60 | 5.623% | $224.5545 | $224.55 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.56 | 5.106% | $180.3199 | $180.32 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.35 | 7.397% | $123.8824 | $123.88 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.34 | 9.362% | $197.2234 | $197.22 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.84 | 3.282% | $39.0819 | $39.08 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.33 | 7.423% | $166.8601 | $166.86 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.75 | 5.228% | $78.6579 | $78.66 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.77 | $1,010.5801 | $1,010.57 | $1,010.55 | $1,010.70 | |