| 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 | $193.27 | 5.747% | $204.3772 | $204.38 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.82 | 6.472% | $175.4872 | $175.49 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.70 | 7.452% | $175.8989 | $175.90 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.95 | 4.634% | $55.4037 | $55.40 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.73 | 9.724% | $23.843 | $23.84 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.63 | 8.247% | $271.2995 | $271.30 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.65 | 5.576% | $40.8051 | $40.81 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.75 | $947.1146 | $947.12 | $947.15 | $947.10 | |