| 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 | $129.53 | 13.670% | $147.2368 | $147.24 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.38 | 5.433% | $56.2801 | $56.28 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.46 | 4.775% | $192.2202 | $192.22 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.71 | 3.766% | $184.4026 | $184.40 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.61 | 11.456% | $176.7804 | $176.78 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.90 | 9.248% | $256.6236 | $256.62 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.37 | 5.635% | $31.025 | $31.03 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.96 | $1,044.5687 | $1,044.57 | $1,044.60 | $1,044.50 | |