| 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 | $165.47 | 6.272% | $175.8483 | $175.85 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.86 | 3.704% | $74.5217 | $74.52 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.81 | 8.171% | $215.0548 | $215.05 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.64 | 6.834% | $139.5679 | $139.57 | $139.55 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.30 | 11.720% | $72.9532 | $72.95 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.92 | 9.281% | $239.238 | $239.24 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.60 | 7.837% | $126.8163 | $126.82 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.60 | $1,044.0002 | $1,044.00 | $1,043.95 | $1,044.00 | |