| 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 | $168.50 | 8.168% | $182.2631 | $182.26 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.84 | 6.663% | $263.2869 | $263.29 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.58 | 6.135% | $45.1923 | $45.19 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.66 | 11.342% | $120.9842 | $120.98 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.98 | 10.817% | $90.8478 | $90.85 | $90.85 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.39 | 8.794% | $101.6027 | $101.60 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.75 | 6.727% | $245.2053 | $245.21 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.70 | $1,049.3823 | $1,049.38 | $1,049.40 | $1,049.40 | |