| 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 | $167.59 | 11.682% | $187.1679 | $187.17 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.88 | 9.183% | $252.0817 | $252.08 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.75 | 13.453% | $200.5282 | $200.53 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.73 | 10.492% | $151.0757 | $151.08 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.73 | 8.570% | $15.9924 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.99 | 6.176% | $217.6502 | $217.65 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.73 | 4.131% | $175.7002 | $175.70 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.40 | $1,200.1963 | $1,200.20 | $1,200.25 | $1,200.30 | |