| 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 | $130.78 | 11.356% | $145.6314 | $145.63 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.48 | 11.218% | $49.4698 | $49.47 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.55 | 4.810% | $247.9281 | $247.93 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.42 | 10.819% | $235.4017 | $235.40 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.70 | 5.778% | $48.3405 | $48.34 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.94 | 7.288% | $263.8641 | $263.86 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.29 | 10.126% | $177.6222 | $177.62 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.16 | $1,168.2578 | $1,168.25 | $1,168.25 | $1,168.20 | |