| 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 | $155.68 | 13.193% | $176.2189 | $176.22 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.70 | 5.543% | $52.4549 | $52.45 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.55 | 6.769% | $229.0729 | $229.07 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.96 | 4.203% | $45.8076 | $45.81 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.86 | 12.568% | $156.3119 | $156.31 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.93 | 10.665% | $259.9853 | $259.99 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.82 | 9.840% | $93.1663 | $93.17 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.50 | $1,013.0178 | $1,013.02 | $1,012.95 | $1,013.10 | |