| 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 | $219.86 | 5.830% | $232.6778 | $232.68 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.54 | 9.569% | $182.4762 | $182.48 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.69 | 3.348% | $85.4585 | $85.46 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.95 | 13.334% | $54.3437 | $54.34 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.84 | 9.768% | $160.0857 | $160.09 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.88 | 4.795% | $170.6901 | $170.69 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.39 | 6.834% | $164.941 | $164.94 | $164.95 | $164.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.15 | $1,050.6730 | $1,050.68 | $1,050.75 | $1,050.70 | |