| 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 | $181.81 | 3.184% | $187.5988 | $187.60 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.72 | 4.639% | $170.2686 | $170.27 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.74 | 5.684% | $253.3668 | $253.37 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.89 | 12.235% | $8.8553 | $8.86 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.75 | 12.772% | $124.895 | $124.90 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.29 | 8.776% | $155.8651 | $155.87 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.68 | 12.280% | $58.0263 | $58.03 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.88 | $958.8759 | $958.90 | $958.85 | $959.00 | |