| 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 | $185.99 | 12.239% | $208.7533 | $208.75 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.74 | 13.868% | $178.4767 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.68 | 9.313% | $31.351 | $31.35 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.66 | 5.276% | $79.6518 | $79.65 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.45 | 6.305% | $139.7379 | $139.74 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.61 | 10.577% | $185.3381 | $185.34 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.27 | 5.560% | $142.791 | $142.79 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.40 | $966.0998 | $966.10 | $966.15 | $966.20 | |