| 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 | $186.57 | 11.723% | $208.4416 | $208.44 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.53 | 6.114% | $87.5759 | $87.58 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.63 | 11.715% | $174.9792 | $174.98 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.68 | 3.811% | $82.7166 | $82.72 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.87 | 7.452% | $184.6778 | $184.68 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.69 | 6.479% | $30.5488 | $30.55 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.74 | 12.485% | $262.9224 | $262.92 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.71 | $1,031.8623 | $1,031.87 | $1,031.90 | $1,031.80 | |