| 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 | $167.90 | 11.845% | $187.7878 | $187.79 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.99 | 11.291% | $140.2155 | $140.22 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.25 | 11.678% | $184.5479 | $184.55 | $184.55 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.32 | 6.866% | $30.2645 | $30.26 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.29 | 10.435% | $10.2594 | $10.26 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.54 | 6.405% | $68.6738 | $68.67 | $68.65 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.46 | 12.452% | $165.8217 | $165.82 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.75 | $787.5706 | $787.57 | $787.50 | $787.60 | |