| 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 | $165.33 | 13.728% | $188.0265 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.36 | 6.540% | $49.3919 | $49.39 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.33 | 10.322% | $164.7438 | $164.74 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.73 | 11.198% | $159.8249 | $159.82 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.41 | 13.496% | $14.0849 | $14.08 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.62 | 7.633% | $43.7205 | $43.72 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.48 | 5.401% | $208.1459 | $208.15 | $208.15 | $208.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.26 | $827.9384 | $827.93 | $827.95 | $827.80 | |