| 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 | $179.94 | 3.850% | $186.8677 | $186.87 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.98 | 3.854% | $7.249 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.57 | 6.588% | $95.4709 | $95.47 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.31 | 11.514% | $31.5696 | $31.57 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.90 | 9.252% | $192.1743 | $192.17 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.96 | 7.248% | $220.888 | $220.89 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.59 | 7.761% | $247.4085 | $247.41 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.25 | $981.6280 | $981.63 | $981.55 | $981.70 | |