| 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 | $168.60 | 4.486% | $176.1634 | $176.16 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.80 | 8.134% | $189.0182 | $189.02 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.26 | 8.299% | $258.0332 | $258.03 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.82 | 12.843% | $18.9802 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.75 | 12.417% | $27.8232 | $27.82 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.44 | 8.560% | $148.1193 | $148.12 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.25 | 12.345% | $102.5148 | $102.51 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.92 | $920.6523 | $920.64 | $920.60 | $920.60 | |