| 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 | $162.55 | 4.261% | $169.4763 | $169.48 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.59 | 7.651% | $248.2324 | $248.23 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.51 | 8.823% | $46.2607 | $46.26 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.89 | 4.137% | $65.4918 | $65.49 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.80 | 12.122% | $134.3222 | $134.32 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.41 | 9.788% | $122.3148 | $122.31 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.70 | 11.105% | $261.8745 | $261.87 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.45 | $1,047.9727 | $1,047.96 | $1,047.95 | $1,048.00 | |