| 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 | $148.79 | 12.799% | $167.8336 | $167.83 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.31 | 12.169% | $38.4852 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.29 | 7.719% | $220.0591 | $220.06 | $220.05 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.87 | 12.768% | $131.792 | $131.79 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.46 | 11.529% | $235.8392 | $235.84 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.93 | 9.106% | $17.3806 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.81 | 4.357% | $131.2915 | $131.29 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.46 | $942.6812 | $942.68 | $942.75 | $942.70 | |