| 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 | $165.35 | 13.228% | $187.2225 | $187.22 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.99 | 8.224% | $147.1738 | $147.17 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.75 | 6.414% | $179.5736 | $179.57 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.78 | 9.755% | $50.2458 | $50.25 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.59 | 4.360% | $51.7521 | $51.75 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.71 | 9.863% | $16.1608 | $16.16 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.57 | 9.187% | $228.8232 | $228.82 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.74 | $860.9518 | $860.94 | $860.85 | $861.00 | |