| 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 | $161.99 | 11.696% | $180.9364 | $180.94 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.55 | 7.440% | $180.0157 | $180.02 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.83 | 11.726% | $73.5492 | $73.55 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.98 | 3.392% | $207.7972 | $207.80 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.85 | 13.138% | $8.8813 | $8.88 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.39 | 5.441% | $255.5784 | $255.58 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.75 | 7.602% | $268.736 | $268.74 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.34 | $1,175.4942 | $1,175.51 | $1,175.55 | $1,175.40 | |