| 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 | $168.71 | 11.556% | $188.2061 | $188.21 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.95 | 10.391% | $186.5056 | $186.51 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.82 | 6.534% | $262.9472 | $262.95 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.41 | 4.753% | $42.3307 | $42.33 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.25 | 10.629% | $8.0206 | $8.02 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.61 | 4.502% | $218.0016 | $218.00 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.80 | 8.748% | $203.1413 | $203.14 | $203.15 | $203.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.55 | $1,109.1531 | $1,109.16 | $1,109.15 | $1,109.00 | |