| 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 | $143.93 | 13.335% | $163.1231 | $163.12 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.51 | 3.141% | $41.7824 | $41.78 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.26 | 13.581% | $80.9378 | $80.94 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.34 | 9.653% | $225.1615 | $225.16 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.80 | 8.129% | $241.9927 | $241.99 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.94 | 3.704% | $145.1234 | $145.12 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.77 | 3.724% | $49.549 | $49.55 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.55 | $947.6699 | $947.66 | $947.65 | $947.60 | |