| 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 | $155.73 | 6.635% | $166.0627 | $166.06 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.45 | 7.109% | $57.2498 | $57.25 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.25 | 7.581% | $242.3262 | $242.33 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.47 | 13.588% | $97.0837 | $97.08 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.94 | 10.396% | $79.4189 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.90 | 12.872% | $275.2948 | $275.29 | $275.30 | $275.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.38 | 3.685% | $122.7423 | $122.74 | $122.75 | $122.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.12 | $1,040.1784 | $1,040.17 | $1,040.20 | $1,040.10 | |