| 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 | $168.66 | 8.212% | $182.5104 | $182.51 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.27 | 6.500% | $84.4226 | $84.42 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.30 | 13.328% | $12.8061 | $12.81 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.99 | 12.462% | $274.396 | $274.40 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.27 | 9.334% | $204.7498 | $204.75 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.34 | 8.511% | $34.0073 | $34.01 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.42 | 5.511% | $172.4261 | $172.43 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.25 | $965.3183 | $965.33 | $965.30 | $965.20 | |