| 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 | $165.99 | 13.282% | $188.0368 | $188.04 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.37 | 5.656% | $125.065 | $125.07 | $125.05 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.62 | 7.721% | $257.0439 | $257.04 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.27 | 11.611% | $59.4552 | $59.46 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.86 | 12.298% | $7.7036 | $7.70 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.29 | 9.277% | $15.6157 | $15.62 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.55 | 5.629% | $221.3456 | $221.35 | $221.35 | $221.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.95 | $874.2658 | $874.28 | $874.25 | $874.20 | |