| 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 | $167.42 | 9.375% | $183.1156 | $183.12 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.64 | 4.163% | $240.2415 | $240.24 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.87 | 4.616% | $175.6189 | $175.62 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.85 | 6.570% | $17.957 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.34 | 11.510% | $7.0697 | $7.07 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.67 | 9.586% | $177.1677 | $177.17 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.32 | 11.547% | $110.7885 | $110.79 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.11 | $911.9589 | $911.97 | $911.90 | $912.00 | |