| 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 | $166.61 | 12.485% | $187.4113 | $187.41 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.27 | 6.382% | $54.5421 | $54.54 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.81 | 5.194% | $14.5273 | $14.53 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.59 | 8.642% | $258.1225 | $258.12 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.49 | 8.620% | $179.7552 | $179.76 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.62 | 10.296% | $20.5371 | $20.54 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.60 | 6.619% | $168.0315 | $168.03 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.99 | $882.9270 | $882.93 | $882.95 | $882.80 | |