| 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 | $178.38 | 5.102% | $187.4809 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.56 | 11.392% | $112.0158 | $112.02 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.65 | 11.124% | $34.0595 | $34.06 | $34.05 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.60 | 12.769% | $80.7426 | $80.74 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.30 | 12.409% | $180.1916 | $180.19 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.47 | 13.870% | $76.8281 | $76.83 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.79 | 9.155% | $142.7638 | $142.76 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.75 | $814.0823 | $814.08 | $814.10 | $814.10 | |