| 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 | $140.70 | 13.842% | $160.1757 | $160.18 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.31 | 5.775% | $196.0117 | $196.01 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.94 | 8.332% | $211.1824 | $211.18 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.88 | 8.456% | $271.0099 | $271.01 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.74 | 6.479% | $51.8979 | $51.90 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.81 | 10.161% | $94.5292 | $94.53 | $94.55 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.38 | 10.133% | $62.093 | $62.09 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.76 | $1,046.8998 | $1,046.90 | $1,046.95 | $1,046.90 | |