| 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 | $165.42 | 7.749% | $178.2384 | $178.24 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.50 | 13.282% | $95.7233 | $95.72 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.26 | 4.581% | $111.1278 | $111.13 | $111.15 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.95 | 12.754% | $40.5351 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.95 | 6.229% | $201.782 | $201.78 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.90 | 8.333% | $260.9742 | $260.97 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.92 | 5.365% | $153.7486 | $153.75 | $153.75 | $153.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.90 | $1,042.1294 | $1,042.13 | $1,042.15 | $1,042.00 | |