| 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 | $167.56 | 12.439% | $188.4028 | $188.40 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.50 | 9.652% | $19.1891 | $19.19 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.95 | 10.788% | $40.9362 | $40.94 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.48 | 4.365% | $11.9811 | $11.98 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.44 | 5.134% | $130.8287 | $130.83 | $130.85 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.56 | 11.738% | $180.5239 | $180.52 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.65 | 8.744% | $38.7672 | $38.77 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.14 | $610.6290 | $610.63 | $610.65 | $610.60 | |