| 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 | $164.74 | 13.794% | $187.4642 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.35 | 11.664% | $88.6054 | $88.61 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.64 | 3.255% | $145.2178 | $145.22 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.69 | 6.129% | $40 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.50 | 4.395% | $213.4878 | $213.49 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.45 | 12.650% | $167.2289 | $167.23 | $167.25 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.31 | 8.331% | $100.0003 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.68 | $942.0044 | $942.01 | $942.00 | $942.00 | |