| 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 | $148.33 | 9.542% | $162.4836 | $162.48 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.28 | 6.276% | $165.0254 | $165.03 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.62 | 7.673% | $42.66 | $42.66 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.26 | 12.272% | $220.345 | $220.35 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.88 | 12.604% | $235.2072 | $235.21 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.98 | 11.555% | $91.4528 | $91.45 | $91.45 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.47 | 13.200% | $93.356 | $93.36 | $93.35 | $93.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.82 | $1,010.5300 | $1,010.54 | $1,010.55 | $1,010.60 | |