| 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 | $167.74 | 11.622% | $187.2347 | $187.23 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.41 | 12.828% | $184.3722 | $184.37 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.26 | 6.253% | $78.9035 | $78.90 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.31 | 9.250% | $166.3987 | $166.40 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.95 | 4.399% | $252.5934 | $252.59 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.63 | 6.626% | $57.1835 | $57.18 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.56 | 13.407% | $16.5121 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.86 | $943.1981 | $943.18 | $943.20 | $943.20 | |