| 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 | $180.75 | 3.386% | $186.8702 | $186.87 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.94 | 7.608% | $19.3049 | $19.30 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.78 | 11.400% | $8.6669 | $8.67 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.48 | 4.353% | $133.0292 | $133.03 | $133.05 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.39 | 13.194% | $15.1567 | $15.16 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.74 | 11.231% | $129.8511 | $129.85 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.42 | 5.582% | $252.7844 | $252.78 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $703.50 | $745.6634 | $745.66 | $745.65 | $745.80 | |