| 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 | $166.52 | 9.596% | $182.4993 | $182.50 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.40 | 3.869% | $100.1297 | $100.13 | $100.15 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.89 | 7.800% | $180.9854 | $180.99 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.80 | 4.556% | $203.6751 | $203.68 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.69 | 5.455% | $193.7103 | $193.71 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.92 | 7.657% | $130.1788 | $130.18 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.73 | 13.290% | $168.4962 | $168.50 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.95 | $1,159.6748 | $1,159.69 | $1,159.75 | $1,159.70 | |