| 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 | $79.80 | 9.253% | $87.1839 | $87.18 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.61 | 7.196% | $183.9591 | $183.96 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.41 | 13.148% | $283.3339 | $283.33 | $283.35 | $283.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.72 | 7.534% | $26.5824 | $26.58 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.81 | 13.670% | $187.3395 | $187.34 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.62 | 9.323% | $155.9165 | $155.92 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.86 | 11.358% | $257.0811 | $257.08 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.83 | $1,181.3964 | $1,181.39 | $1,181.45 | $1,181.40 | |