| 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 | $171.65 | 9.458% | $187.8847 | $187.88 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.63 | 12.468% | $158.1637 | $158.16 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.51 | 13.383% | $160.4483 | $160.45 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.88 | 4.654% | $141.1573 | $141.16 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.80 | 8.804% | $81.3854 | $81.39 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.39 | 5.120% | $70.8404 | $70.84 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.40 | 6.163% | $183.025 | $183.03 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.26 | $982.9048 | $982.91 | $982.95 | $982.90 | |