| 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 | $181.31 | 3.455% | $187.5743 | $187.57 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.72 | 11.669% | $67.8054 | $67.81 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.68 | 8.600% | $181.0145 | $181.01 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.47 | 12.469% | $77.0075 | $77.01 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.35 | 9.770% | $82.7117 | $82.71 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.61 | 13.408% | $124.3065 | $124.31 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.29 | 8.638% | $248.0097 | $248.01 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.43 | $968.4296 | $968.43 | $968.35 | $968.40 | |