| 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 | $165.25 | 9.153% | $180.3753 | $180.38 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.99 | 13.574% | $17.0247 | $17.02 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.62 | 8.836% | $185.696 | $185.70 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.39 | 3.177% | $219.1376 | $219.14 | $219.15 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.44 | 5.550% | $242.1739 | $242.17 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.78 | 10.363% | $177.4416 | $177.44 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.40 | 10.480% | $149.5899 | $149.59 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.87 | $1,171.4390 | $1,171.44 | $1,171.45 | $1,171.40 | |