| 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 | $133.45 | 8.374% | $144.6251 | $144.63 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.44 | 5.533% | $175.6491 | $175.65 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.65 | 12.458% | $253.7615 | $253.76 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.39 | 12.440% | $230.9405 | $230.94 | $230.95 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.98 | 7.791% | $13.9913 | $13.99 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.43 | 3.236% | $180.0746 | $180.07 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.52 | 3.450% | $50.1939 | $50.19 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.86 | $1,049.2360 | $1,049.23 | $1,049.25 | $1,049.20 | |