| 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 | $149.92 | 10.219% | $165.2403 | $165.24 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.80 | 10.541% | $119.1632 | $119.16 | $119.15 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.94 | 3.872% | $229.4948 | $229.49 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.97 | 6.807% | $198.629 | $198.63 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.76 | 12.221% | $9.8306 | $9.83 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.53 | 12.240% | $63.4493 | $63.45 | $63.45 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.33 | 11.721% | $264.0302 | $264.03 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.25 | $1,049.8374 | $1,049.83 | $1,049.90 | $1,049.70 | |