| 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 | $155.25 | 12.801% | $175.1236 | $175.12 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.79 | 6.501% | $158.4628 | $158.46 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.29 | 12.274% | $146.2818 | $146.28 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.75 | 10.169% | $58.1141 | $58.11 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.30 | 13.361% | $247.4671 | $247.47 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.58 | 10.776% | $19.4744 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.43 | 5.835% | $221.6502 | $221.65 | $221.65 | $221.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.39 | $1,026.5740 | $1,026.56 | $1,026.50 | $1,026.70 | |