| 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 | $169.45 | 3.526% | $175.4248 | $175.42 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.53 | 12.742% | $98.6831 | $98.68 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.58 | 10.813% | $159.1053 | $159.11 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.91 | 5.638% | $11.5251 | $11.53 | $11.55 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.69 | 9.692% | $243.1762 | $243.18 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.71 | 3.137% | $162.6574 | $162.66 | $162.65 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.87 | 6.824% | $198.5538 | $198.55 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.74 | $1,049.1257 | $1,049.13 | $1,049.15 | $1,049.20 | |