| 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 | $168.57 | 11.739% | $188.3584 | $188.36 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.41 | 3.744% | $188.202 | $188.20 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.65 | 8.838% | $197.7042 | $197.70 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.50 | 10.399% | $13.7999 | $13.80 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.62 | 12.277% | $130.9374 | $130.94 | $130.95 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.72 | 10.246% | $80.1709 | $80.17 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.63 | 6.332% | $82.5455 | $82.55 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.10 | $881.7183 | $881.72 | $881.70 | $881.70 | |