| 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 | $166.92 | 12.758% | $188.2157 | $188.22 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.63 | 3.517% | $221.1434 | $221.14 | $221.15 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.73 | 4.443% | $83.2724 | $83.27 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.90 | 8.806% | $52.1181 | $52.12 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.75 | 12.761% | $8.739 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.96 | 8.746% | $177.2125 | $177.21 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.68 | 10.104% | $7.3549 | $7.35 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.57 | $738.0560 | $738.05 | $738.00 | $738.00 | |