| 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 | $187.53 | 9.406% | $205.1691 | $205.17 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.92 | 10.512% | $176.7308 | $176.73 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.41 | 3.117% | $31.3579 | $31.36 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.51 | 3.343% | $124.5386 | $124.54 | $124.55 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.77 | 6.562% | $147.8761 | $147.88 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.57 | 9.764% | $80.7534 | $80.75 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.49 | 13.540% | $211.7407 | $211.74 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.20 | $978.1666 | $978.17 | $978.20 | $978.20 | |