| 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 | $166.72 | 12.373% | $187.3483 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.88 | 8.821% | $217.5114 | $217.51 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.60 | 6.205% | $134.4555 | $134.46 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.26 | 9.789% | $27.7327 | $27.73 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.80 | 11.386% | $104.4801 | $104.48 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.95 | 3.761% | $199.1692 | $199.17 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.43 | 13.251% | $267.7593 | $267.76 | $267.75 | $267.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.64 | $1,138.4565 | $1,138.46 | $1,138.45 | $1,138.50 | |