| 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 | $25.50 | 7.386% | $27.3834 | $27.38 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.75 | 12.435% | $160.501 | $160.50 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.42 | 6.737% | $113.5895 | $113.59 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.87 | 10.428% | $257.1537 | $257.15 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.84 | 7.198% | $192.7849 | $192.78 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.69 | 13.321% | $132.2343 | $132.23 | $132.25 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.70 | 4.753% | $166.243 | $166.24 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.77 | $1,049.8898 | $1,049.87 | $1,049.95 | $1,049.90 | |