| 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 | $165.55 | 8.809% | $180.1333 | $180.13 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.77 | 11.422% | $270.4992 | $270.50 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.26 | 9.791% | $220.9654 | $220.97 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.99 | 9.738% | $44.9816 | $44.98 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.44 | 3.631% | $20.1459 | $20.15 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.48 | 6.653% | $255.4126 | $255.41 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.60 | 9.843% | $203.8686 | $203.87 | $203.85 | $203.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.09 | $1,196.0066 | $1,196.01 | $1,196.00 | $1,196.00 | |