| 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 | $122.45 | 6.310% | $130.1766 | $130.18 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.75 | 11.576% | $80.0558 | $80.06 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.35 | 11.206% | $199.448 | $199.45 | $199.45 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.45 | 5.545% | $187.2896 | $187.29 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.75 | 5.205% | $243.8126 | $243.81 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.84 | 3.680% | $174.0165 | $174.02 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.45 | 12.258% | $27.4471 | $27.45 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.04 | $1,042.2462 | $1,042.26 | $1,042.25 | $1,042.20 | |