| 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 | $180.97 | 3.693% | $187.6532 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.35 | 10.174% | $131.4927 | $131.49 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.39 | 10.177% | $105.0978 | $105.10 | $105.10 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.83 | 8.444% | $12.8289 | $12.83 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.70 | 12.840% | $10.9455 | $10.95 | $10.95 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.99 | 12.227% | $230.0541 | $230.05 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.86 | 9.714% | $201.7202 | $201.72 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.09 | $879.7924 | $879.79 | $879.80 | $879.80 | |