| 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 | $165.76 | 13.413% | $187.9934 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.86 | 7.849% | $85.0497 | $85.05 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.44 | 9.452% | $21.2775 | $21.28 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.45 | 11.389% | $166.4709 | $166.47 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.35 | 4.558% | $257.5786 | $257.58 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.74 | 4.682% | $167.219 | $167.22 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.81 | 13.560% | $186.0226 | $186.02 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.41 | $1,071.6117 | $1,071.61 | $1,071.60 | $1,071.60 | |