| 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 | $208.61 | 5.785% | $220.6781 | $220.68 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.70 | 10.667% | $239.8154 | $239.82 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.57 | 12.539% | $182.9547 | $182.95 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.77 | 5.800% | $162.6887 | $162.69 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.30 | 5.485% | $28.7974 | $28.80 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.95 | 10.691% | $162.6604 | $162.66 | $162.65 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.96 | 12.456% | $44.9374 | $44.94 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.86 | $1,042.5321 | $1,042.54 | $1,042.55 | $1,042.60 | |