| 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 | $159.31 | 11.250% | $177.2324 | $177.23 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.45 | 5.726% | $53.3388 | $53.34 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.74 | 8.659% | $270.2784 | $270.28 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.48 | 4.703% | $30.8664 | $30.87 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.42 | 12.823% | $148.272 | $148.27 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.57 | 7.157% | $147.4159 | $147.42 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.75 | 7.679% | $198.937 | $198.94 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.72 | $1,026.3409 | $1,026.35 | $1,026.35 | $1,026.30 | |