| 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 | $163.88 | 9.854% | $180.0287 | $180.03 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.94 | 3.547% | $20.6473 | $20.65 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.79 | 5.450% | $180.0981 | $180.10 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.72 | 4.645% | $17.4966 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.75 | 9.730% | $255.3966 | $255.40 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.37 | 13.599% | $15.1882 | $15.19 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.86 | 12.409% | $216.792 | $216.79 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.31 | $885.6475 | $885.66 | $885.70 | $885.60 | |