| 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 | $180.38 | 12.618% | $203.1403 | $203.14 | $203.15 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.71 | 6.194% | $175.9741 | $175.97 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.42 | 13.594% | $45.9147 | $45.91 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.54 | 10.398% | $133.0737 | $133.07 | $133.05 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.50 | 9.406% | $169.0323 | $169.03 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.74 | 8.674% | $152.9478 | $152.95 | $152.95 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.74 | 12.173% | $279.0191 | $279.02 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.03 | $1,159.1020 | $1,159.09 | $1,159.05 | $1,159.00 | |