| 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 | $175.97 | 3.645% | $182.3841 | $182.38 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.26 | 5.209% | $122.316 | $122.32 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.34 | 5.808% | $25.7537 | $25.75 | $25.75 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.96 | 6.710% | $242.189 | $242.19 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.49 | 13.665% | $154.0047 | $154.00 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.78 | 8.764% | $143.3292 | $143.33 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.70 | 13.791% | $149.8627 | $149.86 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.50 | $1,019.8394 | $1,019.83 | $1,019.85 | $1,019.90 | |