| 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 | $165.75 | 13.212% | $187.6489 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.83 | 12.441% | $80.7664 | $80.77 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.67 | 12.683% | $158.5112 | $158.51 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.79 | 8.118% | $171.6806 | $171.68 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.71 | 7.836% | $30.9597 | $30.96 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.60 | 7.430% | $264.9224 | $264.92 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.95 | 13.578% | $82.8552 | $82.86 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.30 | $977.3444 | $977.35 | $977.30 | $977.40 | |