| 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 | $161.46 | 12.178% | $181.1226 | $181.12 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.53 | 10.235% | $53.497 | $53.50 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.76 | 9.496% | $207.7796 | $207.78 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.85 | 9.829% | $80.0104 | $80.01 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.34 | 11.125% | $228.1841 | $228.18 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.25 | 12.176% | $95.63 | $95.63 | $95.65 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.30 | 11.420% | $274.4275 | $274.43 | $274.45 | $274.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.49 | $1,120.6512 | $1,120.65 | $1,120.70 | $1,120.60 | |