| 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 | $165.29 | 10.785% | $183.1165 | $183.12 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.77 | 5.801% | $135.1819 | $135.18 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.89 | 11.165% | $274.4553 | $274.46 | $274.45 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.33 | 6.647% | $257.3712 | $257.37 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.92 | 5.271% | $30.4444 | $30.44 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.42 | 8.582% | $36.2881 | $36.29 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.70 | 10.799% | $125.9785 | $125.98 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.32 | $1,042.8359 | $1,042.84 | $1,042.85 | $1,042.90 | |