| 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 | $159.45 | 13.485% | $180.9518 | $180.95 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.25 | 8.694% | $210.0512 | $210.05 | $210.05 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.34 | 3.759% | $247.2992 | $247.30 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.89 | 10.730% | $122.7885 | $122.79 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.55 | 11.729% | $20.7257 | $20.73 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.35 | 3.731% | $177.7431 | $177.74 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.83 | 11.730% | $179.6954 | $179.70 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.66 | $1,139.2549 | $1,139.26 | $1,139.30 | $1,139.30 | |