| 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 | $180.95 | 11.771% | $202.2496 | $202.25 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.36 | 11.669% | $49.5364 | $49.54 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.32 | 3.603% | $135.0154 | $135.02 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.61 | 3.478% | $83.4136 | $83.41 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.75 | 6.507% | $203.1621 | $203.16 | $203.15 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.94 | 7.524% | $231.1121 | $231.11 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.40 | 12.350% | $144.2574 | $144.26 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.33 | $1,048.7466 | $1,048.75 | $1,048.70 | $1,048.70 | |