| 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 | $180.96 | 6.773% | $193.2164 | $193.22 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.25 | 12.727% | $163.736 | $163.74 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.55 | 13.639% | $257.4492 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.96 | 5.597% | $10.5175 | $10.52 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.46 | 9.747% | $38.9163 | $38.92 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.39 | 3.782% | $138.4348 | $138.43 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.64 | 12.446% | $164.8908 | $164.89 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.21 | $967.1610 | $967.17 | $967.15 | $967.00 | |