| 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 | $150.96 | 9.731% | $165.6499 | $165.65 | $165.65 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.98 | 12.758% | $55.2289 | $55.23 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.39 | 9.760% | $162.8729 | $162.87 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.76 | 6.874% | $245.5537 | $245.55 | $245.55 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.69 | 10.376% | $213.7873 | $213.79 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.82 | 11.151% | $38.7028 | $38.70 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.82 | 11.228% | $166.6418 | $166.64 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.42 | $1,048.4373 | $1,048.43 | $1,048.45 | $1,048.40 | |