| 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 | $250.88 | 5.775% | $265.3683 | $265.37 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.67 | 5.190% | $173.2164 | $173.22 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.60 | 11.158% | $114.0481 | $114.05 | $114.05 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.31 | 9.777% | $189.1567 | $189.16 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.81 | 11.469% | $65.5549 | $65.55 | $65.55 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.80 | 3.435% | $184.9418 | $184.94 | $184.95 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.59 | 13.595% | $47.2442 | $47.24 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.66 | $1,039.5304 | $1,039.53 | $1,039.50 | $1,039.50 | |