| 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 | $161.43 | 12.352% | $181.3698 | $181.37 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.28 | 12.166% | $57.5187 | $57.52 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.35 | 11.412% | $91.7478 | $91.75 | $91.75 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.98 | 12.664% | $176.8599 | $176.86 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.41 | 5.641% | $74.3818 | $74.38 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.83 | 5.732% | $253.5771 | $253.58 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.49 | 11.788% | $204.0019 | $204.00 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.77 | $1,039.4570 | $1,039.46 | $1,039.45 | $1,039.50 | |