| 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 | $160.40 | 12.867% | $181.0387 | $181.04 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.36 | 9.633% | $174.7111 | $174.71 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.62 | 3.303% | $172.1235 | $172.12 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.42 | 9.174% | $261.3844 | $261.38 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.79 | 12.393% | $8.7554 | $8.76 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.36 | 5.676% | $219.1298 | $219.13 | $219.15 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.49 | 12.349% | $12.9089 | $12.91 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.44 | $1,030.0518 | $1,030.05 | $1,030.05 | $1,030.00 | |