| 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 | $167.53 | 12.800% | $188.9738 | $188.97 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.60 | 12.718% | $41.2548 | $41.25 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.63 | 9.608% | $161.8143 | $161.81 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.83 | 12.236% | $213.0576 | $213.06 | $213.05 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.83 | 9.858% | $177.7832 | $177.78 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.39 | 11.569% | $142.1277 | $142.13 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.93 | 7.184% | $263.5976 | $263.60 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.74 | $1,188.6090 | $1,188.60 | $1,188.60 | $1,188.70 | |