| 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 | $166.46 | 12.833% | $187.8218 | $187.82 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.52 | 6.195% | $5.862 | $5.86 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.63 | 7.619% | $135.2017 | $135.20 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.34 | 7.234% | $129.0454 | $129.05 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.29 | 9.820% | $60.7195 | $60.72 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.69 | 7.132% | $219.2885 | $219.29 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.60 | 6.511% | $197.6844 | $197.68 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.53 | $935.6233 | $935.62 | $935.60 | $935.60 | |