| 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 | $168.47 | 8.149% | $182.1986 | $182.20 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.59 | 4.386% | $5.8352 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.50 | 10.435% | $204.8569 | $204.86 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.37 | 3.750% | $187.1339 | $187.13 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.53 | 6.817% | $253.7224 | $253.72 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.65 | 7.761% | $11.4765 | $11.48 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.78 | 13.562% | $272.299 | $272.30 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.89 | $1,117.5225 | $1,117.53 | $1,117.55 | $1,117.50 | |