| 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 | $160.62 | 12.328% | $180.4212 | $180.42 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.91 | 7.577% | $63.3736 | $63.37 | $63.35 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.52 | 11.275% | $86.2604 | $86.26 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.31 | 10.539% | $60.0337 | $60.03 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.81 | 9.609% | $243.1237 | $243.12 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.43 | 10.184% | $252.7952 | $252.80 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.56 | 5.504% | $206.3236 | $206.32 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.16 | $1,092.3314 | $1,092.32 | $1,092.25 | $1,092.30 | |