| 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 | $166.67 | 12.188% | $186.9837 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.68 | 13.454% | $232.2176 | $232.22 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.45 | 4.331% | $42.2019 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.34 | 9.425% | $145.9073 | $145.91 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.28 | 3.556% | $47.9257 | $47.93 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.52 | 5.801% | $86.249 | $86.25 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.30 | 8.765% | $172.175 | $172.18 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.24 | $913.6602 | $913.67 | $913.70 | $913.60 | |