| 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 | $168.66 | 8.642% | $183.2356 | $183.24 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.74 | 12.476% | $187.5425 | $187.54 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.82 | 3.493% | $187.136 | $187.14 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.93 | 8.780% | $190.2889 | $190.29 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.87 | 6.656% | $17.9929 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.86 | 11.740% | $168.571 | $168.57 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.27 | 12.860% | $187.6523 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.15 | $1,122.4192 | $1,122.42 | $1,122.45 | $1,122.40 | |