| 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 | $181.75 | 3.148% | $187.4715 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.53 | 10.120% | $42.4292 | $42.43 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.70 | 6.373% | $74.142 | $74.14 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.27 | 12.684% | $168.2034 | $168.20 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.43 | 8.169% | $10.2003 | $10.20 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.68 | 11.653% | $19.7403 | $19.74 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.60 | 8.519% | $218.7743 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.96 | $720.9610 | $720.95 | $720.95 | $720.90 | |