| 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 | $163.99 | 7.485% | $176.2647 | $176.26 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.42 | 5.825% | $188.813 | $188.81 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.91 | 9.547% | $200.3724 | $200.37 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.53 | 11.336% | $13.9504 | $13.95 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.65 | 10.776% | $265.4747 | $265.47 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.48 | 10.493% | $243.615 | $243.62 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.71 | 13.763% | $230.609 | $230.61 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.69 | $1,319.0992 | $1,319.09 | $1,319.00 | $1,319.20 | |