| 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 | $74.75 | 10.276% | $82.4313 | $82.43 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.69 | 13.749% | $268.095 | $268.10 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.55 | 5.187% | $182.552 | $182.55 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.84 | 6.390% | $172.1816 | $172.18 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.79 | 5.572% | $46.23 | $46.23 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.99 | 12.804% | $10.1411 | $10.14 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.55 | 13.457% | $257.0368 | $257.04 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.16 | $1,018.6678 | $1,018.67 | $1,018.75 | $1,018.60 | |