| 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 | $165.43 | 13.629% | $187.9765 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.52 | 5.561% | $145.1675 | $145.17 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.44 | 7.533% | $137.0401 | $137.04 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.33 | 7.870% | $28.4022 | $28.40 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.34 | 10.280% | $99.627 | $99.63 | $99.65 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.85 | 5.748% | $38.9681 | $38.97 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.57 | 10.239% | $248.6661 | $248.67 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.48 | $885.8475 | $885.86 | $885.85 | $885.90 | |