| 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 | $174.59 | 3.426% | $180.5715 | $180.57 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.88 | 9.753% | $231.4471 | $231.45 | $231.45 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.86 | 5.191% | $186.0408 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.49 | 8.769% | $22.2868 | $22.29 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.51 | 6.144% | $178.8633 | $178.86 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.48 | 4.666% | $38.1822 | $38.18 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.97 | 5.595% | $150.9692 | $150.97 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.78 | $988.3609 | $988.36 | $988.35 | $988.40 | |