| 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 | $159.66 | 12.267% | $179.2455 | $179.25 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.56 | 12.102% | $173.2649 | $173.26 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.58 | 5.726% | $93.6521 | $93.65 | $93.65 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.85 | 3.494% | $20.5436 | $20.54 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.76 | 5.698% | $158.2933 | $158.29 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.39 | 3.620% | $199.3545 | $199.35 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.87 | 8.161% | $222.6711 | $222.67 | $222.65 | $222.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.67 | $1,047.0250 | $1,047.01 | $1,047.00 | $1,047.10 | |