| 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 | $162.30 | 9.782% | $178.1762 | $178.18 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.47 | 8.712% | $200.541 | $200.54 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.77 | 13.423% | $240.1959 | $240.20 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.50 | 11.734% | $13.9668 | $13.97 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.28 | 6.782% | $238.4228 | $238.42 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.91 | 10.627% | $29.7697 | $29.77 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.52 | 3.450% | $17.0899 | $17.09 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.75 | $918.1623 | $918.17 | $918.15 | $918.20 | |