| 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 | $148.43 | 11.342% | $165.2649 | $165.26 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.33 | 5.174% | $41.3649 | $41.36 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.46 | 6.452% | $182.5226 | $182.52 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.31 | 8.139% | $226.3457 | $226.35 | $226.35 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.74 | 6.488% | $264.8783 | $264.88 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.48 | 4.382% | $25.5527 | $25.55 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.99 | 8.470% | $143.1696 | $143.17 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.74 | $1,049.0987 | $1,049.09 | $1,049.05 | $1,049.20 | |