| 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 | $226.99 | 3.475% | $234.8779 | $234.88 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.33 | 8.621% | $211.0832 | $211.08 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.65 | 4.295% | $165.464 | $165.46 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.74 | 4.174% | $166.4075 | $166.41 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.31 | 10.843% | $181.0177 | $181.02 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.38 | 3.465% | $81.0959 | $81.10 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.80 | 3.143% | $5.9823 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.20 | $1,045.9285 | $1,045.93 | $1,045.95 | $1,046.00 | |