| 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 | $160.92 | 13.578% | $182.7697 | $182.77 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.74 | 13.193% | $82.3366 | $82.34 | $82.35 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.57 | 8.637% | $243.9661 | $243.97 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.48 | 8.153% | $57.8402 | $57.84 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.26 | 4.543% | $42.089 | $42.09 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.85 | 3.625% | $159.4271 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.81 | 9.363% | $272.1061 | $272.11 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.63 | $1,040.5348 | $1,040.55 | $1,040.55 | $1,040.50 | |