| 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 | $167.29 | 12.470% | $188.1511 | $188.15 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.62 | 9.735% | $77.4949 | $77.49 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.63 | 13.431% | $156.1151 | $156.12 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.67 | 12.385% | $82.794 | $82.79 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.30 | 8.737% | $242.8097 | $242.81 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.80 | 7.432% | $142.6697 | $142.67 | $142.65 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.36 | 3.173% | $180.9242 | $180.92 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.67 | $1,070.9587 | $1,070.95 | $1,070.90 | $1,071.00 | |