| 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 | $165.88 | 12.824% | $187.1525 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.65 | 8.200% | $51.5573 | $51.56 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.45 | 4.758% | $162.8463 | $162.85 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.55 | 11.469% | $242.5008 | $242.50 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.68 | 6.593% | $188.3285 | $188.33 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.96 | 8.748% | $135.8915 | $135.89 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.30 | 13.557% | $192.252 | $192.25 | $192.25 | $192.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.47 | $1,160.5289 | $1,160.53 | $1,160.55 | $1,160.60 | |