| 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 | $145.56 | 11.657% | $162.5279 | $162.53 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.66 | 6.712% | $73.2685 | $73.27 | $73.25 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.78 | 6.441% | $245.6445 | $245.64 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.95 | 8.523% | $66.1448 | $66.14 | $66.15 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.62 | 4.741% | $225.8425 | $225.84 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.70 | 5.801% | $225.0387 | $225.04 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.44 | 3.175% | $48.9462 | $48.95 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.71 | $1,047.4131 | $1,047.41 | $1,047.45 | $1,047.20 | |