| 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 | $187.86 | 5.330% | $197.8729 | $197.87 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.78 | 11.574% | $186.0831 | $186.08 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.52 | 13.353% | $235.2301 | $235.23 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.96 | 3.869% | $39.4287 | $39.43 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.55 | 9.468% | $87.0818 | $87.08 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.35 | 8.204% | $129.1415 | $129.14 | $129.15 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.47 | 8.698% | $162.4709 | $162.47 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.49 | $1,037.3090 | $1,037.30 | $1,037.35 | $1,037.30 | |