| 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 | $161.25 | 13.297% | $182.6914 | $182.69 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.31 | 9.219% | $244.9891 | $244.99 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.39 | 10.604% | $40.2488 | $40.25 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.68 | 6.496% | $129.5843 | $129.58 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.38 | 5.185% | $165.5402 | $165.54 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.45 | 12.325% | $252.1135 | $252.11 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.80 | 8.656% | $31.2929 | $31.29 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.26 | $1,046.4602 | $1,046.45 | $1,046.50 | $1,046.40 | |