| 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 | $145.31 | 10.224% | $160.1665 | $160.17 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.35 | 4.185% | $34.7457 | $34.75 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.39 | 3.421% | $209.3138 | $209.31 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.60 | 11.328% | $14.0273 | $14.03 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.30 | 12.632% | $133.2437 | $133.24 | $133.25 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.98 | 3.307% | $226.2217 | $226.22 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.97 | 9.831% | $272.3479 | $272.35 | $272.35 | $272.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.90 | $1,050.0666 | $1,050.07 | $1,050.05 | $1,049.90 | |