| 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 | $167.81 | 8.344% | $181.8121 | $181.81 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.69 | 7.505% | $77.0703 | $77.07 | $77.05 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.98 | 7.437% | $142.8697 | $142.87 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.52 | 4.171% | $232.843 | $232.84 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.67 | 12.765% | $70.6698 | $70.67 | $70.65 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.63 | 13.636% | $21.1704 | $21.17 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.96 | 9.267% | $92.8332 | $92.83 | $92.85 | $92.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.26 | $819.2685 | $819.26 | $819.20 | $819.30 | |