| 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 | $180.30 | 3.737% | $187.0378 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.29 | 4.232% | $11.7678 | $11.77 | $11.75 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.47 | 6.545% | $168.8419 | $168.84 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.90 | 4.404% | $169.0301 | $169.03 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.99 | 9.199% | $9.817 | $9.82 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.76 | 5.850% | $141.585 | $141.59 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.71 | 13.802% | $260.2766 | $260.28 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.42 | $948.3562 | $948.37 | $948.40 | $948.30 | |