| 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 | $183.79 | 12.853% | $207.4125 | $207.41 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.46 | 13.740% | $217.7666 | $217.77 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.27 | 8.619% | $155.6184 | $155.62 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.34 | 12.498% | $165.7546 | $165.75 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.47 | 11.164% | $46.0997 | $46.10 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.94 | 7.845% | $8.5629 | $8.56 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.77 | 5.665% | $62.0993 | $62.10 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.04 | $863.3140 | $863.31 | $863.25 | $863.40 | |