| 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 | $180.68 | 3.640% | $187.2568 | $187.26 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.40 | 6.508% | $87.7626 | $87.76 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.84 | 8.251% | $232.5664 | $232.57 | $232.55 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.52 | 10.412% | $17.1359 | $17.14 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.31 | 13.421% | $266.891 | $266.89 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.77 | 3.328% | $170.2535 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.87 | 7.553% | $198.8332 | $198.83 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.39 | $1,160.6994 | $1,160.70 | $1,160.70 | $1,160.80 | |