| 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 | $168.75 | 3.169% | $174.0977 | $174.10 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.33 | 7.541% | $86.3877 | $86.39 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.99 | 13.287% | $198.2409 | $198.24 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.94 | 3.614% | $144.9974 | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.89 | 7.605% | $133.3118 | $133.31 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.63 | 7.473% | $52.2641 | $52.26 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.98 | 9.745% | $260.0737 | $260.07 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.51 | $1,049.3733 | $1,049.37 | $1,049.35 | $1,049.40 | |