| 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 | $180.84 | 3.666% | $187.4696 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.39 | 7.866% | $201.0514 | $201.05 | $201.05 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.40 | 9.611% | $88.1272 | $88.13 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.54 | 13.852% | $172.5313 | $172.53 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.67 | 11.636% | $121.3148 | $121.31 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.59 | 12.625% | $43.462 | $43.46 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.74 | 10.839% | $204.764 | $204.76 | $204.75 | $204.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.17 | $1,018.7203 | $1,018.71 | $1,018.70 | $1,018.80 | |