| 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 | $159.49 | 10.525% | $176.2763 | $176.28 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.64 | 4.732% | $249.9324 | $249.93 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.55 | 11.322% | $12.8577 | $12.86 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.47 | 4.143% | $219.1898 | $219.19 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.43 | 8.587% | $117.7409 | $117.74 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.75 | 4.244% | $27.8853 | $27.89 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.71 | 8.447% | $242.6068 | $242.61 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.04 | $1,046.4892 | $1,046.50 | $1,046.55 | $1,046.50 | |