| 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 | $165.47 | 6.424% | $176.0998 | $176.10 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.26 | 9.702% | $220.7862 | $220.79 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.91 | 7.114% | $13.8284 | $13.83 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.83 | 11.134% | $276.5347 | $276.53 | $276.55 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.93 | 4.724% | $38.6746 | $38.67 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.78 | 7.197% | $54.4346 | $54.43 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.94 | 10.517% | $261.859 | $261.86 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.12 | $1,042.2173 | $1,042.21 | $1,042.25 | $1,042.20 | |