| 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 | $181.30 | 3.434% | $187.5258 | $187.53 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.43 | 7.648% | $45.675 | $45.68 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.56 | 13.523% | $250.3863 | $250.39 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.91 | 3.619% | $82.8019 | $82.80 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.50 | 12.663% | $29.8557 | $29.86 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.95 | 3.739% | $81.9019 | $81.90 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.60 | 12.225% | $23.1184 | $23.12 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.25 | $701.2650 | $701.28 | $701.30 | $701.30 | |