| 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 | $166.48 | 12.799% | $187.7878 | $187.79 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.43 | 10.656% | $81.2547 | $81.25 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.43 | 12.388% | $244.3652 | $244.37 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.90 | 8.403% | $16.152 | $16.15 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.44 | 13.134% | $277.6761 | $277.68 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.84 | 8.136% | $93.9053 | $93.91 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.26 | 13.228% | $65.9666 | $65.97 | $65.95 | $66.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.78 | $967.1077 | $967.12 | $967.10 | $967.30 | |