| 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 | $162.29 | 11.633% | $181.1692 | $181.17 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.25 | 10.458% | $93.0609 | $93.06 | $93.05 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.86 | 9.185% | $220.4008 | $220.40 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.69 | 10.102% | $207.7515 | $207.75 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.69 | 12.720% | $56.0106 | $56.01 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.29 | 11.486% | $46.0326 | $46.03 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.83 | 7.216% | $268.9299 | $268.93 | $268.95 | $268.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.90 | $1,073.3555 | $1,073.35 | $1,073.35 | $1,073.40 | |