| 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 | $182.51 | 12.409% | $205.1577 | $205.16 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.74 | 3.560% | $50.4751 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.63 | 8.286% | $233.4971 | $233.50 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.84 | 8.250% | $137.3043 | $137.30 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.89 | 11.117% | $180.9985 | $181.00 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.93 | 8.257% | $154.7317 | $154.73 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.33 | 6.741% | $85.745 | $85.75 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.87 | $1,047.9094 | $1,047.92 | $1,047.95 | $1,047.90 | |