| 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 | $167.96 | 12.148% | $188.3638 | $188.36 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.57 | 7.229% | $43.5028 | $43.50 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.80 | 6.450% | $86.0116 | $86.01 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.41 | 8.308% | $154.2414 | $154.24 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.88 | 11.392% | $270.5489 | $270.55 | $270.55 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.46 | 9.847% | $215.8054 | $215.81 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.91 | 12.825% | $105.954 | $105.95 | $105.95 | $106.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.99 | $1,064.4279 | $1,064.42 | $1,064.40 | $1,064.40 | |