| 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 | $167.50 | 11.793% | $187.2533 | $187.25 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.28 | 13.840% | $118.7124 | $118.71 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.58 | 3.221% | $70.789 | $70.79 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.63 | 11.773% | $200.7778 | $200.78 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.68 | 11.746% | $139.3249 | $139.32 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.47 | 13.557% | $145.8867 | $145.89 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.48 | 12.246% | $271.0516 | $271.05 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.62 | $1,133.7957 | $1,133.79 | $1,133.80 | $1,133.90 | |