| 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 | $166.58 | 11.165% | $185.1787 | $185.18 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.53 | 4.799% | $94.8745 | $94.87 | $94.85 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.83 | 12.390% | $254.9342 | $254.93 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.90 | 9.216% | $81.8028 | $81.80 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.34 | 3.238% | $252.2517 | $252.25 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.89 | 12.818% | $12.2859 | $12.29 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.40 | 6.405% | $87.6777 | $87.68 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.47 | $969.0055 | $969.00 | $969.05 | $969.10 | |