| 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 | $168.41 | 11.848% | $188.3632 | $188.36 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.83 | 10.345% | $175.261 | $175.26 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.93 | 11.200% | $45.5142 | $45.51 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.67 | 9.470% | $171.5066 | $171.51 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.73 | 12.469% | $88.5468 | $88.55 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.76 | 7.457% | $115.7957 | $115.80 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.72 | 6.183% | $261.9747 | $261.97 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.05 | $1,046.9622 | $1,046.96 | $1,046.90 | $1,047.00 | |