| 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 | $165.54 | 13.259% | $187.4889 | $187.49 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.55 | 8.622% | $220.0139 | $220.01 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.54 | 10.252% | $160.4608 | $160.46 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.57 | 8.367% | $195.6783 | $195.68 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.34 | 13.525% | $220.6245 | $220.62 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.37 | 5.271% | $179.3502 | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.69 | 13.602% | $187.0911 | $187.09 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,223.60 | $1,350.7077 | $1,350.70 | $1,350.70 | $1,350.80 | |