| 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 | $162.50 | 10.230% | $179.1238 | $179.12 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.53 | 5.335% | $148.0273 | $148.03 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.46 | 9.449% | $266.4645 | $266.46 | $266.45 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.43 | 8.606% | $248.0887 | $248.09 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.76 | 6.149% | $234.3345 | $234.33 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.95 | 12.514% | $256.4757 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.53 | 4.539% | $40.2789 | $40.28 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,262.16 | $1,372.7934 | $1,372.79 | $1,372.85 | $1,372.80 | |