| 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 | $148.28 | 8.694% | $161.1715 | $161.17 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.43 | 10.870% | $249.9342 | $249.93 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.59 | 4.577% | $61.2717 | $61.27 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.32 | 12.485% | $135.342 | $135.34 | $135.35 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.88 | 3.225% | $186.7134 | $186.71 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.55 | 6.306% | $53.7377 | $53.74 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.89 | 4.649% | $202.9039 | $202.90 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.94 | $1,051.0744 | $1,051.06 | $1,051.05 | $1,051.00 | |