| 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 | $183.92 | 12.173% | $206.3086 | $206.31 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.63 | 8.217% | $27.736 | $27.74 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.72 | 6.316% | $48.6077 | $48.61 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.48 | 13.582% | $187.9555 | $187.96 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.52 | 10.837% | $156.8565 | $156.86 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.69 | 11.716% | $15.2939 | $15.29 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.92 | 11.615% | $254.3929 | $254.39 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.88 | $897.1511 | $897.16 | $897.15 | $897.20 | |