| 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 | $180.88 | 3.518% | $187.2434 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.79 | 11.857% | $28.8479 | $28.85 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.43 | 5.486% | $53.1966 | $53.20 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.42 | 8.369% | $251.8712 | $251.87 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.63 | 6.449% | $56.0241 | $56.02 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.96 | 5.429% | $264.5846 | $264.58 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.78 | 6.256% | $236.7171 | $236.72 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.89 | $1,078.4849 | $1,078.48 | $1,078.45 | $1,078.40 | |