| 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 | $164.29 | 13.600% | $186.6334 | $186.63 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.43 | 5.813% | $146.4769 | $146.48 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.81 | 6.721% | $15.8054 | $15.81 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.90 | 3.194% | $99.995 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.84 | 9.782% | $172.1821 | $172.18 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.28 | 6.855% | $52.6581 | $52.66 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.73 | 5.437% | $170.5233 | $170.52 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.28 | $844.2742 | $844.28 | $844.30 | $844.30 | |