| 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 | $148.38 | 8.833% | $161.4864 | $161.49 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.27 | 7.384% | $171.0305 | $171.03 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.27 | 7.823% | $98.4101 | $98.41 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.76 | 10.215% | $146.3214 | $146.32 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.87 | 6.158% | $234.4712 | $234.47 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.40 | 13.544% | $32.2465 | $32.25 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.26 | 5.560% | $204.0053 | $204.01 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.21 | $1,047.9714 | $1,047.98 | $1,047.95 | $1,047.90 | |