| 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 | $187.95 | 13.727% | $213.7499 | $213.75 | $213.75 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.40 | 6.325% | $6.8048 | $6.80 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.37 | 11.855% | $234.1908 | $234.19 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.35 | 4.344% | $164.1853 | $164.19 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.64 | 8.618% | $183.1734 | $183.17 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.67 | 11.262% | $108.6696 | $108.67 | $108.65 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.69 | 9.306% | $66.3378 | $66.34 | $66.35 | $66.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.07 | $977.1116 | $977.11 | $977.10 | $977.10 | |