| 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 | $229.78 | 5.594% | $242.6339 | $242.63 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.75 | 10.608% | $158.999 | $159.00 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.84 | 13.459% | $267.5817 | $267.58 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.63 | 6.175% | $184.3517 | $184.35 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.57 | 5.285% | $81.6696 | $81.67 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.53 | 9.666% | $147.5337 | $147.53 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.90 | 9.792% | $93.2134 | $93.21 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.00 | $1,175.9830 | $1,175.97 | $1,176.00 | $1,176.00 | |