| 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 | $152.40 | 12.499% | $171.4485 | $171.45 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.27 | 3.213% | $47.7567 | $47.76 | $47.75 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.93 | 11.160% | $202.2334 | $202.23 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.87 | 5.866% | $7.273 | $7.27 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.95 | 12.487% | $255.2892 | $255.29 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.66 | 10.321% | $177.2417 | $177.24 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.79 | 4.146% | $148.7101 | $148.71 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.87 | $1,009.9526 | $1,009.95 | $1,009.95 | $1,009.90 | |