| 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 | $160.72 | 7.573% | $172.8913 | $172.89 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.42 | 6.324% | $215.221 | $215.22 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.59 | 12.631% | $279.9894 | $279.99 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.48 | 9.655% | $32.3263 | $32.33 | $32.35 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.66 | 9.696% | $76.4142 | $76.41 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.27 | 10.690% | $23.5438 | $23.54 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.43 | 10.149% | $245.0044 | $245.00 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.57 | $1,045.3904 | $1,045.38 | $1,045.40 | $1,045.30 | |