| 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 | $159.77 | 12.753% | $180.1455 | $180.15 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.44 | 9.371% | $19.0743 | $19.07 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.97 | 6.178% | $217.633 | $217.63 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.85 | 12.643% | $189.0713 | $189.07 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.96 | 10.302% | $240.4142 | $240.41 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.84 | 9.359% | $164.9571 | $164.96 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.25 | 4.404% | $162.0872 | $162.09 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.08 | $1,173.3826 | $1,173.38 | $1,173.35 | $1,173.40 | |