| 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 | $167.85 | 11.869% | $187.7721 | $187.77 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.67 | 11.267% | $159.8573 | $159.86 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.55 | 11.327% | $45.1431 | $45.14 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.70 | 7.440% | $41.5793 | $41.58 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.40 | 8.420% | $236.7893 | $236.79 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.63 | 6.329% | $226.0874 | $226.09 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.85 | 4.139% | $77.948 | $77.95 | $77.95 | $77.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.65 | $975.1765 | $975.18 | $975.20 | $975.20 | |