| 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 | $147.50 | 10.163% | $162.4904 | $162.49 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.75 | 8.552% | $256.9969 | $257.00 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.76 | 3.820% | $189.7414 | $189.74 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.77 | 13.469% | $48.5307 | $48.53 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.88 | 11.797% | $229.0497 | $229.05 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.98 | 10.844% | $129.6653 | $129.67 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.45 | 11.275% | $158.5112 | $158.51 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.09 | $1,174.9856 | $1,174.99 | $1,175.00 | $1,174.90 | |