| 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 | $163.72 | 12.378% | $183.9853 | $183.99 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.42 | 7.748% | $136.215 | $136.22 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.42 | 11.220% | $48.2917 | $48.29 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.38 | 8.229% | $5.8227 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.81 | 10.751% | $121.6157 | $121.62 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.71 | 8.166% | $210.61 | $210.61 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.54 | 5.383% | $166.0204 | $166.02 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.00 | $872.5608 | $872.57 | $872.50 | $872.50 | |