| 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 | $172.95 | 8.694% | $187.9863 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.29 | 9.246% | $19.9811 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.43 | 12.521% | $249.1553 | $249.16 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.63 | 7.698% | $167.6104 | $167.61 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.27 | 9.569% | $18.9226 | $18.92 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.63 | 4.583% | $139.7543 | $139.75 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.43 | 4.579% | $120.7155 | $120.72 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.63 | $904.1255 | $904.13 | $904.10 | $904.20 | |