| 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 | $217.59 | 13.575% | $247.1278 | $247.13 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.95 | 13.189% | $58.8017 | $58.80 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.99 | 10.425% | $61.827 | $61.83 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.41 | 6.681% | $176.461 | $176.46 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.28 | 3.776% | $166.3322 | $166.33 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.40 | 7.326% | $159.2718 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.88 | 4.204% | $178.0638 | $178.06 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.50 | $1,047.8853 | $1,047.88 | $1,047.90 | $1,047.90 | |