| 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 | $165.34 | 12.518% | $186.0373 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.64 | 12.714% | $98.7825 | $98.78 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.52 | 8.709% | $148.4095 | $148.41 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.97 | 6.175% | $42.4381 | $42.44 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.47 | 8.718% | $197.2906 | $197.29 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.63 | 8.861% | $48.5847 | $48.58 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.27 | 9.718% | $178.0394 | $178.04 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.84 | $899.5821 | $899.58 | $899.65 | $899.50 | |