| 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 | $172.82 | 5.559% | $182.4271 | $182.43 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.94 | 11.313% | $239.2562 | $239.26 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.45 | 3.255% | $185.2911 | $185.29 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.64 | 4.712% | $6.9529 | $6.95 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.68 | 6.811% | $50.9275 | $50.93 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.47 | 13.150% | $215.5168 | $215.52 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.48 | 11.207% | $147.327 | $147.33 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.48 | $1,027.6986 | $1,027.71 | $1,027.75 | $1,027.70 | |