| 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 | $159.76 | 12.279% | $179.3769 | $179.38 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.94 | 6.495% | $126.6652 | $126.67 | $126.65 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.72 | 12.480% | $176.2787 | $176.28 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.96 | 7.874% | $73.3112 | $73.31 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.86 | 9.150% | $133.0102 | $133.01 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.94 | 6.225% | $111.4725 | $111.47 | $111.45 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.67 | 9.326% | $187.6799 | $187.68 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.85 | $987.7946 | $987.80 | $987.80 | $987.90 | |