| 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 | $178.26 | 11.675% | $199.0719 | $199.07 | $199.05 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.32 | 13.673% | $37.8758 | $37.88 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.49 | 13.254% | $171.5685 | $171.57 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.26 | 6.854% | $180.8611 | $180.86 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.61 | 13.796% | $145.2151 | $145.22 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.73 | 8.625% | $6.2242 | $6.22 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.40 | 11.500% | $121.981 | $121.98 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.07 | $862.7976 | $862.80 | $862.75 | $862.90 | |