| 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 | $143.43 | 12.533% | $161.4061 | $161.41 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.50 | 4.227% | $81.8182 | $81.82 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.46 | 3.357% | $115.2017 | $115.20 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.58 | 10.465% | $20.5244 | $20.52 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.39 | 9.555% | $228.3017 | $228.30 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.43 | 3.261% | $227.6182 | $227.62 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.80 | 11.636% | $269.9358 | $269.94 | $269.95 | $269.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.59 | $1,104.8061 | $1,104.81 | $1,104.75 | $1,104.70 | |