| 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 | $167.52 | 5.300% | $176.3986 | $176.40 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.56 | 11.678% | $250.7841 | $250.78 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.99 | 4.608% | $153.7633 | $153.76 | $153.75 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.88 | 13.336% | $34.9982 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.34 | 9.305% | $26.6048 | $26.60 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.77 | 10.304% | $127.6989 | $127.70 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.91 | 12.111% | $276.8133 | $276.81 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.97 | $1,047.0612 | $1,047.05 | $1,047.05 | $1,047.10 | |