| 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 | $158.30 | 7.225% | $169.7372 | $169.74 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.69 | 10.587% | $141.2085 | $141.21 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.76 | 3.440% | $252.1453 | $252.15 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.79 | 3.730% | $38.1623 | $38.16 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.34 | 9.239% | $22.2192 | $22.22 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.89 | 13.377% | $176.7434 | $176.74 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.87 | 5.815% | $248.5277 | $248.53 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.64 | $1,048.7436 | $1,048.75 | $1,048.75 | $1,048.60 | |