| 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 | $224.60 | 5.249% | $236.3893 | $236.39 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.26 | 3.168% | $183.9073 | $183.91 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.63 | 10.512% | $175.3052 | $175.31 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.64 | 4.856% | $26.8851 | $26.89 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.84 | 8.365% | $115.7772 | $115.78 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.40 | 12.580% | $33.0985 | $33.10 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.96 | 8.504% | $267.9615 | $267.96 | $267.95 | $268.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.33 | $1,039.3241 | $1,039.34 | $1,039.35 | $1,039.40 | |