| 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 | $180.42 | 4.394% | $188.3477 | $188.35 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.65 | 9.420% | $173.5948 | $173.59 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.72 | 9.144% | $34.6205 | $34.62 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.58 | 13.654% | $12.0246 | $12.02 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.87 | 10.289% | $174.1132 | $174.11 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.87 | 5.315% | $179.9517 | $179.95 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.58 | 13.452% | $234.3691 | $234.37 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.69 | $997.0216 | $997.01 | $996.95 | $997.00 | |