| 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 | $160.82 | 13.444% | $182.4406 | $182.44 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.76 | 12.679% | $120.2961 | $120.30 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.26 | 9.412% | $249.7438 | $249.74 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.67 | 10.137% | $38.1845 | $38.18 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.71 | 5.126% | $109.0262 | $109.03 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.42 | 3.609% | $229.411 | $229.41 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.54 | 12.781% | $42.338 | $42.34 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.18 | $971.4402 | $971.44 | $971.50 | $971.30 | |