| 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 | $166.32 | 12.671% | $187.3944 | $187.39 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.44 | 13.785% | $31.2226 | $31.22 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.98 | 10.353% | $144.5404 | $144.54 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.43 | 9.744% | $65.2209 | $65.22 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.98 | 3.225% | $233.2679 | $233.27 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.93 | 13.873% | $165.0361 | $165.04 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.36 | 13.468% | $16.294 | $16.29 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.44 | $842.9763 | $842.97 | $842.95 | $842.90 | |