| 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 | $143.51 | 4.155% | $149.4728 | $149.47 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.40 | 10.833% | $34.8016 | $34.80 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.87 | 6.202% | $251.5607 | $251.56 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.44 | 6.809% | $79.5086 | $79.51 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.56 | 9.753% | $225.6083 | $225.61 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.33 | 6.773% | $195.7469 | $195.75 | $195.75 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.39 | 9.371% | $113.0787 | $113.08 | $113.10 | $113.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.50 | $1,049.7776 | $1,049.78 | $1,049.75 | $1,049.80 | |