| 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 | $223.90 | 5.775% | $236.8302 | $236.83 | $236.85 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.30 | 3.374% | $185.3496 | $185.35 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.97 | 5.694% | $92.979 | $92.98 | $93.00 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.56 | 6.698% | $52.8795 | $52.88 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.33 | 7.649% | $19.7321 | $19.73 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.52 | 7.367% | $259.3128 | $259.31 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.86 | 6.872% | $192.22 | $192.22 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.44 | $1,039.3032 | $1,039.30 | $1,039.35 | $1,039.20 | |