| 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 | $158.85 | 13.566% | $180.3996 | $180.40 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.54 | 5.642% | $122.0588 | $122.06 | $122.05 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.40 | 8.597% | $207.8547 | $207.85 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.54 | 13.347% | $41.417 | $41.42 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.26 | 8.469% | $125.0214 | $125.02 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.83 | 3.320% | $149.6384 | $149.64 | $149.65 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.98 | 3.712% | $223.9972 | $224.00 | $224.00 | $224.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.40 | $1,050.3871 | $1,050.39 | $1,050.35 | $1,050.40 | |