| 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 | $142.79 | 13.489% | $162.0509 | $162.05 | $162.05 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.33 | 11.808% | $187.0883 | $187.09 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.98 | 4.455% | $137.8597 | $137.86 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.26 | 5.269% | $67.6459 | $67.65 | $67.65 | $67.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.96 | 12.610% | $280.3539 | $280.35 | $280.35 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.56 | 7.651% | $19.98 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.87 | 13.615% | $197.5424 | $197.54 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.75 | $1,052.5211 | $1,052.52 | $1,052.55 | $1,052.60 | |