| 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 | $205.98 | 5.590% | $217.4943 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.94 | 13.520% | $77.1255 | $77.13 | $77.15 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.51 | 8.539% | $172.0452 | $172.05 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.30 | 6.633% | $66.4324 | $66.43 | $66.45 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.86 | 6.273% | $242.1537 | $242.15 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.43 | 6.555% | $78.2433 | $78.24 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.99 | 6.698% | $185.6439 | $185.64 | $185.65 | $185.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.01 | $1,039.1383 | $1,039.13 | $1,039.20 | $1,039.00 | |