| 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 | $167.28 | 12.300% | $187.8554 | $187.86 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.49 | 11.757% | $160.3601 | $160.36 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.30 | 8.513% | $71.9441 | $71.94 | $71.95 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.84 | 13.736% | $81.7079 | $81.71 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.73 | 8.710% | $66.0196 | $66.02 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.69 | 13.524% | $49.5986 | $49.60 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.30 | 12.388% | $243.0952 | $243.10 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.63 | $860.5809 | $860.59 | $860.55 | $860.60 | |