| 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 | $160.96 | 11.872% | $180.0692 | $180.07 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.84 | 11.726% | $8.7593 | $8.76 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.37 | 12.415% | $187.0248 | $187.02 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.77 | 11.493% | $223.8445 | $223.84 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.70 | 6.819% | $245.3632 | $245.36 | $245.35 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.70 | 3.496% | $250.1498 | $250.15 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.55 | 6.768% | $33.6853 | $33.69 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.89 | $1,128.8961 | $1,128.89 | $1,128.85 | $1,128.90 | |