| 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 | $166.69 | 13.620% | $189.3932 | $189.39 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.62 | 6.349% | $96.3735 | $96.37 | $96.35 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.47 | 8.790% | $87.5433 | $87.54 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.48 | 10.263% | $46.8397 | $46.84 | $46.85 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.32 | 10.434% | $18.0228 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.84 | 5.603% | $180.4122 | $180.41 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.58 | 7.437% | $215.4971 | $215.50 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.00 | $834.0818 | $834.07 | $834.05 | $834.00 | |