| 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 | $166.65 | 12.838% | $188.0445 | $188.04 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.92 | 12.602% | $70.8492 | $70.85 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.76 | 4.131% | $62.2287 | $62.23 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.47 | 8.565% | $54.7928 | $54.79 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.76 | 10.813% | $13.0316 | $13.03 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.95 | 4.413% | $112.7138 | $112.71 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.69 | 8.475% | $98.376 | $98.38 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.20 | $600.0366 | $600.03 | $600.10 | $599.90 | |