| 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 | $183.53 | 12.715% | $206.8658 | $206.87 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.67 | 8.218% | $168.463 | $168.46 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.98 | 8.402% | $145.237 | $145.24 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.55 | 3.533% | $158.9749 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.86 | 6.191% | $81.6184 | $81.62 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.96 | 7.598% | $228.0647 | $228.06 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.37 | 4.584% | $58.954 | $58.95 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.92 | $1,048.1778 | $1,048.17 | $1,048.10 | $1,048.30 | |