| 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 | $166.42 | 8.356% | $180.3261 | $180.33 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.49 | 12.282% | $18.5153 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.50 | 10.763% | $17.1683 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.36 | 13.327% | $9.4741 | $9.47 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.62 | 13.691% | $23.4431 | $23.44 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.46 | 13.611% | $117.5419 | $117.54 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.88 | 9.380% | $212.0659 | $212.07 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $524.73 | $578.5347 | $578.54 | $578.50 | $578.50 | |