| 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 | $148.73 | 8.581% | $161.4925 | $161.49 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.26 | 9.691% | $69.3905 | $69.39 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.74 | 13.527% | $254.0053 | $254.01 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.31 | 13.538% | $130.9207 | $130.92 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.55 | 7.186% | $253.5485 | $253.55 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.65 | 11.124% | $71.8417 | $71.84 | $71.85 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.83 | 13.858% | $98.8629 | $98.86 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.07 | $1,040.0621 | $1,040.06 | $1,040.05 | $1,040.00 | |