| 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 | $161.90 | 5.863% | $171.3922 | $171.39 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.50 | 13.640% | $258.531 | $258.53 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.88 | 13.679% | $128.3209 | $128.32 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.47 | 10.187% | $76.5469 | $76.55 | $76.55 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.39 | 8.814% | $26.5397 | $26.54 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.33 | 11.110% | $125.921 | $125.92 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.69 | 10.431% | $252.5447 | $252.54 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.16 | $1,039.7964 | $1,039.79 | $1,039.80 | $1,039.60 | |