| 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 | $159.98 | 13.632% | $181.7885 | $181.79 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.59 | 3.849% | $148.0783 | $148.08 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.77 | 12.313% | $196.2894 | $196.29 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.60 | 10.215% | $212.2741 | $212.27 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.80 | 8.541% | $19.3203 | $19.32 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.99 | 3.128% | $40.2096 | $40.21 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.29 | 6.163% | $252.9758 | $252.98 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.02 | $1,050.9360 | $1,050.94 | $1,050.95 | $1,051.00 | |