| 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 | $180.26 | 3.849% | $187.1982 | $187.20 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.81 | 5.855% | $187.1622 | $187.16 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.57 | 10.548% | $170.874 | $170.87 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.29 | 6.112% | $161.598 | $161.60 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.73 | 7.300% | $34.0463 | $34.05 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.51 | 13.522% | $186.755 | $186.76 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.95 | 4.292% | $129.2699 | $129.27 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.12 | $1,056.9036 | $1,056.91 | $1,056.85 | $1,057.00 | |