| 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 | $168.35 | 11.825% | $188.2574 | $188.26 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.30 | 4.325% | $15.9617 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.89 | 7.230% | $158.5824 | $158.58 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.82 | 10.177% | $16.3282 | $16.33 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.98 | 11.789% | $160.9538 | $160.95 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.53 | 9.122% | $46.4096 | $46.41 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.69 | 3.837% | $214.6207 | $214.62 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.56 | $801.1138 | $801.11 | $801.10 | $801.20 | |