| 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 | $163.48 | 8.526% | $177.4183 | $177.42 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.95 | 12.805% | $48.4497 | $48.45 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.35 | 12.370% | $145.3506 | $145.35 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.83 | 3.254% | $117.534 | $117.53 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.69 | 6.460% | $79.515 | $79.52 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.30 | 13.603% | $253.6755 | $253.68 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.58 | 5.246% | $123.7482 | $123.75 | $123.75 | $123.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.18 | $945.6913 | $945.70 | $945.70 | $945.60 | |