| 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 | $165.32 | 12.604% | $186.1569 | $186.16 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.37 | 11.126% | $21.5251 | $21.53 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.55 | 9.525% | $207.6046 | $207.60 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.89 | 7.106% | $188.3887 | $188.39 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.73 | 5.330% | $32.3679 | $32.37 | $32.35 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.37 | 12.238% | $9.3943 | $9.39 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.64 | 9.292% | $66.2747 | $66.27 | $66.25 | $66.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.87 | $711.7122 | $711.71 | $711.70 | $711.80 | |