| 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 | $181.89 | 3.113% | $187.5522 | $187.55 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.70 | 12.123% | $88.2408 | $88.24 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.99 | 7.823% | $39.8837 | $39.88 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.72 | 8.750% | $11.658 | $11.66 | $11.65 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.45 | 5.296% | $157.3649 | $157.36 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.83 | 8.290% | $131.9297 | $131.93 | $131.95 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.86 | 10.287% | $63.8121 | $63.81 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.44 | $680.4414 | $680.43 | $680.45 | $680.50 | |