| 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 | $165.75 | 5.221% | $174.4038 | $174.40 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.43 | 10.748% | $62.4951 | $62.50 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.50 | 6.179% | $112.0188 | $112.02 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.28 | 5.849% | $138.9586 | $138.96 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.71 | 12.268% | $152.3589 | $152.36 | $152.35 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.96 | 8.130% | $192.4281 | $192.43 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.70 | 5.397% | $258.9604 | $258.96 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.33 | $1,091.6237 | $1,091.63 | $1,091.60 | $1,091.70 | |