| 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 | $166.49 | 13.135% | $188.3585 | $188.36 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.35 | 9.783% | $88.2106 | $88.21 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.40 | 3.272% | $25.1984 | $25.20 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.28 | 12.495% | $179.182 | $179.18 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.92 | 12.741% | $81.0833 | $81.08 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.28 | 13.340% | $96.6564 | $96.66 | $96.65 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.31 | 10.351% | $170.2826 | $170.28 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.03 | $828.9718 | $828.97 | $829.00 | $829.10 | |