| 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 | $175.66 | 7.152% | $188.2232 | $188.22 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.38 | 5.530% | $144.9771 | $144.98 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.77 | 5.706% | $168.8865 | $168.89 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.48 | 3.268% | $100.6656 | $100.67 | $100.65 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.41 | 7.321% | $21.9042 | $21.90 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.37 | 6.466% | $198.4207 | $198.42 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.51 | 12.251% | $9.5526 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.58 | $832.6299 | $832.63 | $832.60 | $832.70 | |