| 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 | $158.38 | 11.378% | $176.4005 | $176.40 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.62 | 5.337% | $16.4536 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.93 | 3.127% | $252.589 | $252.59 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.58 | 9.597% | $177.0868 | $177.09 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.37 | 5.651% | $218.032 | $218.03 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.32 | 11.146% | $97.0527 | $97.05 | $97.05 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.83 | 12.446% | $159.4822 | $159.48 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.03 | $1,097.0968 | $1,097.09 | $1,097.15 | $1,097.20 | |