| 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 | $168.33 | 11.802% | $188.1963 | $188.20 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.27 | 8.805% | $100.3944 | $100.39 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.99 | 9.245% | $14.1909 | $14.19 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.32 | 13.325% | $159.0176 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.63 | 7.745% | $24.3827 | $24.38 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.99 | 13.286% | $211.8335 | $211.83 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.57 | 4.436% | $257.5078 | $257.51 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.10 | $955.5232 | $955.52 | $955.55 | $955.50 | |