| 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 | $173.28 | 4.668% | $181.3687 | $181.37 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.27 | 8.299% | $269.9569 | $269.96 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.74 | 3.830% | $240.6156 | $240.62 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.83 | 8.668% | $80.2296 | $80.23 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.65 | 13.277% | $18.8606 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.85 | 9.581% | $98.4585 | $98.46 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.26 | 3.516% | $148.297 | $148.30 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.88 | $1,037.7869 | $1,037.80 | $1,037.75 | $1,037.90 | |