| 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 | $160.89 | 13.105% | $181.9746 | $181.97 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.44 | 5.677% | $160.0372 | $160.04 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.66 | 9.435% | $252.4228 | $252.42 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.45 | 12.295% | $18.4725 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.29 | 7.339% | $6.7516 | $6.75 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.42 | 6.308% | $145.0254 | $145.03 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.40 | 13.417% | $239.7635 | $239.76 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.55 | $1,004.4476 | $1,004.44 | $1,004.40 | $1,004.50 | |