| 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 | $161.71 | 9.492% | $177.0595 | $177.06 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.51 | 12.874% | $277.117 | $277.12 | $277.10 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.75 | 5.139% | $216.3235 | $216.32 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.62 | 13.544% | $134.6859 | $134.69 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.90 | 8.133% | $22.5998 | $22.60 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.80 | 3.374% | $108.336 | $108.34 | $108.35 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.83 | 5.394% | $245.3889 | $245.39 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.12 | $1,181.5106 | $1,181.52 | $1,181.50 | $1,181.50 | |