| 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 | $180.82 | 3.669% | $187.4543 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.74 | 4.266% | $131.1041 | $131.10 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.77 | 4.689% | $81.4166 | $81.42 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.65 | 7.362% | $178.9188 | $178.92 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.93 | 6.171% | $219.6997 | $219.70 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.67 | 5.531% | $169.5567 | $169.56 | $169.55 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.56 | 3.414% | $197.0657 | $197.07 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.14 | $1,165.2159 | $1,165.22 | $1,165.15 | $1,165.30 | |