| 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 | $180.96 | 3.457% | $187.2158 | $187.22 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.73 | 4.486% | $186.7478 | $186.75 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.56 | 4.418% | $157.2117 | $157.21 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.84 | 8.480% | $147.3592 | $147.36 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.75 | 7.118% | $45.7929 | $45.79 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.88 | 7.194% | $223.9068 | $223.91 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.52 | 4.258% | $114.1834 | $114.18 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.24 | $1,062.4176 | $1,062.42 | $1,062.40 | $1,062.40 | |