| 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 | $160.62 | 10.195% | $176.9952 | $177.00 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.29 | 6.829% | $200.08 | $200.08 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.54 | 8.866% | $109.4539 | $109.45 | $109.45 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.53 | 11.734% | $115.6782 | $115.68 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.31 | 12.109% | $262.6826 | $262.68 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.99 | 3.103% | $85.5652 | $85.57 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.49 | 13.463% | $186.6353 | $186.64 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.77 | $1,137.0904 | $1,137.10 | $1,137.15 | $1,137.20 | |