| 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 | $167.88 | 12.106% | $188.2036 | $188.20 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.48 | 12.604% | $184.085 | $184.09 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.59 | 10.675% | $172.1992 | $172.20 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.35 | 13.131% | $151.9915 | $151.99 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.80 | 12.567% | $206.8981 | $206.90 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.68 | 7.513% | $231.884 | $231.88 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.34 | 4.170% | $236.8201 | $236.82 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,248.12 | $1,372.0815 | $1,372.08 | $1,372.10 | $1,372.10 | |