| 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 | $160.97 | 3.417% | $166.4703 | $166.47 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.51 | 7.405% | $145.5445 | $145.54 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.95 | 5.656% | $228.1641 | $228.16 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.88 | 12.723% | $28.0455 | $28.05 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.67 | 12.210% | $96.1303 | $96.13 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.65 | 7.591% | $240.6273 | $240.63 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.70 | 8.815% | $144.3975 | $144.40 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.33 | $1,049.3795 | $1,049.38 | $1,049.40 | $1,049.30 | |