| 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 | $159.86 | 5.861% | $169.2294 | $169.23 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.60 | 6.294% | $189.8411 | $189.84 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.27 | 13.216% | $39.9313 | $39.93 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.45 | 6.846% | $209.899 | $209.90 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.34 | 12.478% | $198.3437 | $198.34 | $198.35 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.70 | 12.477% | $48.0277 | $48.03 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.62 | 6.607% | $187.2232 | $187.22 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.84 | $1,042.4954 | $1,042.49 | $1,042.55 | $1,042.30 | |