| 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 | $180.93 | 3.675% | $187.5792 | $187.58 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.43 | 6.546% | $18.571 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.69 | 7.475% | $257.6068 | $257.61 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.52 | 5.251% | $236.3095 | $236.31 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.99 | 12.711% | $275.0036 | $275.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.62 | 8.871% | $191.1993 | $191.20 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.42 | 6.230% | $83.3056 | $83.31 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.60 | $1,249.5750 | $1,249.58 | $1,249.55 | $1,249.60 | |