| 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 | $169.91 | 3.869% | $176.4838 | $176.48 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.35 | 10.420% | $32.4083 | $32.41 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.85 | 9.540% | $261.6363 | $261.64 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.47 | 3.308% | $48.0072 | $48.01 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.96 | 3.243% | $226.0609 | $226.06 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.42 | 5.461% | $9.9344 | $9.93 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.72 | 11.567% | $248.482 | $248.48 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.68 | $1,003.0129 | $1,003.01 | $1,003.05 | $1,003.00 | |