| 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 | $165.77 | 13.509% | $188.1639 | $188.16 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.74 | 6.605% | $75.4124 | $75.41 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.62 | 10.343% | $18.339 | $18.34 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.64 | 9.803% | $154.4269 | $154.43 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.37 | 11.194% | $201.6726 | $201.67 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.44 | 5.273% | $195.2183 | $195.22 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.25 | 10.107% | $266.7342 | $266.73 | $266.75 | $266.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.83 | $1,099.9673 | $1,099.96 | $1,099.95 | $1,099.90 | |