| 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 | $73.52 | 10.261% | $81.0639 | $81.06 | $81.05 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.73 | 5.280% | $160.7941 | $160.79 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.26 | 7.453% | $151.7881 | $151.79 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.49 | 9.655% | $250.5507 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.33 | 5.705% | $189.5608 | $189.56 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.79 | 13.750% | $154.4611 | $154.46 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.69 | 12.174% | $52.374 | $52.37 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.81 | $1,040.5927 | $1,040.58 | $1,040.55 | $1,040.80 | |