| 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 | $164.81 | 13.750% | $187.4714 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.37 | 6.466% | $6.7819 | $6.78 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.65 | 4.143% | $83.9913 | $83.99 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.54 | 7.447% | $232.6657 | $232.67 | $232.65 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.90 | 4.857% | $137.2578 | $137.26 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.94 | 10.280% | $275.6338 | $275.63 | $275.65 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.29 | 7.515% | $9.9881 | $9.99 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.50 | $933.7900 | $933.79 | $933.80 | $933.90 | |