| 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 | $230.53 | 5.214% | $242.5498 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.69 | 5.854% | $175.3895 | $175.39 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.40 | 3.358% | $9.7157 | $9.72 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.96 | 10.483% | $178.9383 | $178.94 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.25 | 3.855% | $119.6929 | $119.69 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.56 | 6.590% | $18.7172 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.26 | 4.428% | $259.253 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.65 | $1,004.2564 | $1,004.26 | $1,004.25 | $1,004.20 | |