| 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 | $147.82 | 12.193% | $165.8437 | $165.84 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.86 | 8.520% | $182.1617 | $182.16 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.56 | 3.495% | $81.3057 | $81.31 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.93 | 4.287% | $13.4843 | $13.48 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.53 | 4.723% | $181.7258 | $181.73 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.80 | 13.272% | $271.6263 | $271.63 | $271.65 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.79 | 3.247% | $67.9262 | $67.93 | $67.95 | $67.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.29 | $964.0737 | $964.08 | $964.15 | $964.00 | |