| 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 | $148.76 | 8.522% | $161.4373 | $161.44 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.51 | 6.686% | $262.9917 | $262.99 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.53 | 9.681% | $59.809 | $59.81 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.74 | 13.500% | $53.0499 | $53.05 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.70 | 10.404% | $31.6859 | $31.69 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.68 | 9.718% | $245.4172 | $245.42 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.51 | 13.286% | $205.6254 | $205.63 | $205.65 | $205.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.43 | $1,020.0164 | $1,020.03 | $1,020.05 | $1,019.90 | |