| 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 | $179.88 | 4.458% | $187.8991 | $187.90 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.94 | 13.869% | $158.2096 | $158.21 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.30 | 4.656% | $29.6176 | $29.62 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.30 | 6.285% | $92.7868 | $92.79 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.38 | 10.295% | $248.5829 | $248.58 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.70 | 9.295% | $138.4768 | $138.48 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.64 | 3.635% | $180.9882 | $180.99 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.14 | $1,036.5610 | $1,036.57 | $1,036.60 | $1,036.60 | |