| 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 | $167.96 | 12.179% | $188.4158 | $188.42 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.85 | 5.445% | $108.4502 | $108.45 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.43 | 13.474% | $47.0123 | $47.01 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.96 | 3.155% | $213.4896 | $213.49 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.77 | 5.185% | $38.6765 | $38.68 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.41 | 8.578% | $182.8562 | $182.86 | $182.85 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.39 | 8.446% | $99.1088 | $99.11 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.77 | $878.0094 | $878.02 | $878.00 | $878.10 | |