| 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 | $180.49 | 3.746% | $187.2512 | $187.25 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.67 | 6.321% | $102.7805 | $102.78 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.67 | 12.856% | $268.2249 | $268.22 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.68 | 4.475% | $179.3627 | $179.36 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.57 | 5.619% | $110.4458 | $110.45 | $110.45 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.44 | 8.298% | $47.0447 | $47.04 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.81 | 11.368% | $184.6593 | $184.66 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.33 | $1,079.7691 | $1,079.76 | $1,079.75 | $1,079.80 | |