| 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 | $117.72 | 11.477% | $131.2307 | $131.23 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.71 | 7.593% | $17.9788 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.47 | 3.558% | $94.7245 | $94.72 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.39 | 12.250% | $208.1003 | $208.10 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.91 | 8.654% | $177.0082 | $177.01 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.99 | 6.695% | $188.8395 | $188.84 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.89 | 8.381% | $50.8199 | $50.82 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.08 | $868.7019 | $868.70 | $868.70 | $868.60 | |