| 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 | $101.77 | 12.408% | $114.3976 | $114.40 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.87 | 4.260% | $166.6805 | $166.68 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.79 | 9.664% | $259.6734 | $259.67 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.81 | 9.454% | $24.9665 | $24.97 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.75 | 9.575% | $44.6518 | $44.65 | $44.65 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.80 | 5.307% | $215.6687 | $215.67 | $215.65 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.97 | 6.311% | $256.1776 | $256.18 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.76 | $1,082.2161 | $1,082.22 | $1,082.20 | $1,082.40 | |