| 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 | $165.26 | 13.495% | $187.5618 | $187.56 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.54 | 6.486% | $221.001 | $221.00 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.59 | 7.755% | $221.5335 | $221.53 | $221.55 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.71 | 5.347% | $137.6991 | $137.70 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.47 | 8.792% | $38.5885 | $38.59 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.64 | 11.426% | $124.396 | $124.40 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.97 | 12.337% | $256.0947 | $256.09 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.18 | $1,186.8746 | $1,186.87 | $1,186.90 | $1,186.90 | |