| 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 | $180.86 | 3.625% | $187.4162 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.93 | 9.686% | $29.5384 | $29.54 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.42 | 9.216% | $65.9883 | $65.99 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.54 | 5.658% | $240.4142 | $240.41 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.82 | 9.143% | $32.5464 | $32.55 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.43 | 4.143% | $214.9824 | $214.98 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.82 | 7.113% | $141.1964 | $141.20 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.82 | $912.0823 | $912.09 | $912.10 | $912.00 | |