| 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 | $160.47 | 12.503% | $180.5336 | $180.53 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.30 | 5.537% | $17.2025 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.61 | 10.508% | $220.585 | $220.59 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.28 | 7.692% | $54.1475 | $54.15 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.82 | 11.500% | $268.5143 | $268.51 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.27 | 11.321% | $220.7161 | $220.72 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.44 | 10.276% | $80.9867 | $80.99 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.19 | $1,042.6857 | $1,042.69 | $1,042.70 | $1,042.60 | |