| 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 | $159.25 | 4.497% | $166.4115 | $166.41 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.29 | 8.764% | $11.1918 | $11.19 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.25 | 12.666% | $212.0937 | $212.09 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.86 | 9.657% | $26.1642 | $26.16 | $26.15 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.62 | 8.255% | $15.8269 | $15.83 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.92 | 12.500% | $141.66 | $141.66 | $141.65 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.37 | 9.596% | $61.7793 | $61.78 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.56 | $635.1274 | $635.12 | $635.15 | $635.20 | |