| 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 | $168.37 | 11.183% | $187.1988 | $187.20 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.87 | 12.258% | $42.5121 | $42.51 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.25 | 3.525% | $259.0713 | $259.07 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.82 | 11.541% | $23.2228 | $23.22 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.93 | 13.786% | $43.159 | $43.16 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.45 | 12.830% | $14.0473 | $14.05 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.73 | 12.521% | $23.3256 | $23.33 | $23.35 | $23.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.42 | $592.5369 | $592.54 | $592.50 | $592.50 | |