| 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 | $166.70 | 12.679% | $187.8359 | $187.84 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.37 | 5.201% | $18.2734 | $18.27 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.35 | 13.753% | $85.7129 | $85.71 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.78 | 6.280% | $73.0994 | $73.10 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.66 | 7.671% | $186.9815 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.47 | 3.252% | $176.0137 | $176.01 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.89 | 12.272% | $261.4703 | $261.47 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.22 | $989.3871 | $989.38 | $989.35 | $989.40 | |