| 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 | $162.98 | 8.466% | $176.7779 | $176.78 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.51 | 7.395% | $125.1259 | $125.13 | $125.15 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.87 | 12.518% | $117.9976 | $118.00 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.57 | 10.561% | $238.3363 | $238.34 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.67 | 10.527% | $47.1619 | $47.16 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.99 | 11.800% | $196.7568 | $196.76 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.32 | 13.166% | $262.9073 | $262.91 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.91 | $1,165.0637 | $1,165.08 | $1,165.10 | $1,165.10 | |