| 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 | $161.99 | 10.524% | $179.0378 | $179.04 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.83 | 6.574% | $110.6558 | $110.66 | $110.65 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.42 | 10.767% | $270.7367 | $270.74 | $270.75 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.58 | 13.537% | $170.964 | $170.96 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.51 | 9.390% | $139.4832 | $139.48 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.46 | 3.471% | $19.1007 | $19.10 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.41 | 13.140% | $257.2917 | $257.29 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.20 | $1,147.2699 | $1,147.27 | $1,147.30 | $1,147.30 | |