| 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 | $150.64 | 12.292% | $169.1567 | $169.16 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.75 | 11.685% | $141.5607 | $141.56 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.88 | 6.234% | $141.1637 | $141.16 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.39 | 10.349% | $261.9575 | $261.96 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.48 | 11.705% | $45.2182 | $45.22 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.81 | 12.388% | $184.1028 | $184.10 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.56 | 13.236% | $62.9139 | $62.91 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.51 | $1,006.0735 | $1,006.07 | $1,006.00 | $1,006.20 | |