| 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 | $235.47 | 5.410% | $248.2089 | $248.21 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.28 | 4.412% | $179.881 | $179.88 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.83 | 6.793% | $7.294 | $7.29 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.89 | 4.158% | $33.216 | $33.22 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.72 | 3.300% | $236.2678 | $236.27 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.64 | 12.445% | $79.4311 | $79.43 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.92 | 7.751% | $218.6483 | $218.65 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.75 | $1,002.9471 | $1,002.95 | $1,002.95 | $1,002.90 | |