| 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 | $148.99 | 12.555% | $167.6957 | $167.70 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.81 | 10.397% | $197.4009 | $197.40 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.58 | 7.438% | $83.3504 | $83.35 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.88 | 9.657% | $174.223 | $174.22 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.87 | 12.757% | $135.1618 | $135.16 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.25 | 11.403% | $87.1728 | $87.17 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.85 | 10.158% | $96.7738 | $96.77 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.23 | $941.7784 | $941.77 | $941.70 | $941.90 | |