| 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 | $165.50 | 4.128% | $172.3318 | $172.33 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.82 | 3.166% | $51.3973 | $51.40 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.94 | 13.263% | $150.5718 | $150.57 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.81 | 4.834% | $74.233 | $74.23 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.87 | 6.508% | $185.1855 | $185.19 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.74 | 9.670% | $257.4394 | $257.44 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.96 | 8.288% | $156.9743 | $156.97 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.64 | $1,048.1331 | $1,048.13 | $1,048.15 | $1,048.10 | |