| 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 | $161.77 | 5.837% | $171.2125 | $171.21 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.28 | 10.582% | $50.0715 | $50.07 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.46 | 13.378% | $18.662 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.62 | 3.686% | $132.3241 | $132.32 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.89 | 3.201% | $240.3448 | $240.34 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.51 | 11.696% | $275.3418 | $275.34 | $275.35 | $275.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.66 | 10.120% | $161.502 | $161.50 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.19 | $1,049.4587 | $1,049.44 | $1,049.40 | $1,049.40 | |