| 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 | $161.38 | 12.317% | $181.2572 | $181.26 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.61 | 10.591% | $161.0316 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.91 | 11.250% | $97.7999 | $97.80 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.78 | 12.129% | $144.3997 | $144.40 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.63 | 9.488% | $166.0167 | $166.02 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.87 | 10.368% | $92.5656 | $92.57 | $92.55 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.78 | 4.772% | $199.884 | $199.88 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.96 | $1,042.9547 | $1,042.96 | $1,042.95 | $1,043.00 | |