| 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 | $227.31 | 6.204% | $241.4123 | $241.41 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.25 | 7.482% | $156.1176 | $156.12 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.50 | 8.294% | $31.9467 | $31.95 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.91 | 9.153% | $192.011 | $192.01 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.60 | 3.579% | $148.7394 | $148.74 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.66 | 7.771% | $84.7727 | $84.77 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.60 | 10.375% | $150.7723 | $150.77 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.83 | $1,005.7720 | $1,005.77 | $1,005.70 | $1,005.70 | |