| 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 | $167.84 | 11.745% | $187.5528 | $187.55 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.96 | 12.168% | $84.0811 | $84.08 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.78 | 6.673% | $122.4393 | $122.44 | $122.45 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.85 | 11.250% | $43.2206 | $43.22 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.31 | 12.645% | $98.3503 | $98.35 | $98.35 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.47 | 12.723% | $63.6547 | $63.65 | $63.65 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.40 | 10.609% | $242.6761 | $242.68 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.61 | $841.9749 | $841.97 | $842.00 | $842.10 | |