| 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 | $171.43 | 9.638% | $187.9524 | $187.95 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.89 | 3.496% | $17.4805 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.97 | 9.621% | $177.5531 | $177.55 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.63 | 7.224% | $234.4238 | $234.42 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.72 | 10.789% | $271.1228 | $271.12 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.70 | 6.424% | $174.2161 | $174.22 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.62 | 11.152% | $17.3619 | $17.36 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.96 | $1,080.1106 | $1,080.10 | $1,080.05 | $1,080.20 | |