| 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 | $144.92 | 11.695% | $161.8684 | $161.87 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.65 | 13.437% | $198.1177 | $198.12 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.81 | 9.281% | $271.9021 | $271.90 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.25 | 3.811% | $42.822 | $42.82 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.93 | 4.851% | $45.0125 | $45.01 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.79 | 7.102% | $20.1245 | $20.12 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.83 | 6.677% | $259.0438 | $259.04 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.18 | $998.8910 | $998.88 | $998.80 | $998.80 | |