| 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 | $169.75 | 7.306% | $182.1519 | $182.15 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.60 | 11.439% | $87.5911 | $87.59 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.54 | 5.171% | $179.3586 | $179.36 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.67 | 8.455% | $87.4906 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.74 | 7.773% | $112.8814 | $112.88 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.74 | 9.688% | $101.7247 | $101.72 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.68 | 13.318% | $209.2757 | $209.28 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.72 | $960.4740 | $960.47 | $960.50 | $960.60 | |