| 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 | $220.47 | 5.420% | $232.4195 | $232.42 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.40 | 11.678% | $134.4603 | $134.46 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.63 | 5.175% | $105.8376 | $105.84 | $105.85 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.39 | 13.832% | $181.4368 | $181.44 | $181.45 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.67 | 3.269% | $170.0531 | $170.05 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.46 | 8.438% | $153.3964 | $153.40 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.75 | 6.681% | $33.8712 | $33.87 | $33.85 | $33.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.77 | $1,011.4749 | $1,011.48 | $1,011.45 | $1,011.50 | |