| 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 | $77.42 | 12.777% | $87.312 | $87.31 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.50 | 3.709% | $159.1933 | $159.19 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.27 | 10.539% | $225.798 | $225.80 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.33 | 10.812% | $193.1786 | $193.18 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.49 | 5.144% | $189.7744 | $189.77 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.48 | 5.864% | $140.2486 | $140.25 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.73 | 11.654% | $171.6457 | $171.65 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.22 | $1,167.1506 | $1,167.15 | $1,167.15 | $1,167.10 | |