| 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 | $165.25 | 13.417% | $187.4216 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.63 | 10.825% | $185.7759 | $185.78 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.80 | 6.431% | $188.17 | $188.17 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.50 | 12.864% | $111.171 | $111.17 | $111.15 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.86 | 9.872% | $202.0107 | $202.01 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.38 | 12.605% | $192.9824 | $192.98 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.58 | 12.739% | $72.8068 | $72.81 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.00 | $1,140.3384 | $1,140.34 | $1,140.30 | $1,140.40 | |