| 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 | $148.90 | 8.283% | $161.2334 | $161.23 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.78 | 11.271% | $129.9423 | $129.94 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.31 | 8.514% | $266.1957 | $266.20 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.57 | 7.103% | $17.747 | $17.75 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.95 | 4.376% | $259.8441 | $259.84 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.88 | 10.317% | $51.7166 | $51.72 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.51 | 10.738% | $143.4168 | $143.42 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.90 | $1,030.0959 | $1,030.10 | $1,030.10 | $1,029.90 | |