| 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 | $181.42 | 8.650% | $197.1128 | $197.11 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.92 | 8.496% | $17.2726 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.87 | 11.739% | $149.585 | $149.59 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.33 | 3.742% | $252.4354 | $252.44 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.35 | 7.131% | $176.0698 | $176.07 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.36 | 7.347% | $45.4722 | $45.47 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.99 | 13.398% | $15.8644 | $15.86 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.24 | $853.8122 | $853.81 | $853.75 | $853.90 | |