| 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 | $142.98 | 13.507% | $162.2923 | $162.29 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.95 | 11.686% | $27.8657 | $27.87 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.63 | 3.112% | $253.274 | $253.27 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.57 | 3.566% | $238.7921 | $238.79 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.34 | 11.252% | $122.7555 | $122.76 | $122.75 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.37 | 8.870% | $193.1027 | $193.10 | $193.10 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.42 | 9.802% | $83.9107 | $83.91 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.26 | $1,081.9930 | $1,081.99 | $1,081.95 | $1,082.10 | |