| 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 | $180.67 | 3.491% | $186.9772 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.77 | 5.323% | $214.6167 | $214.62 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.81 | 8.130% | $36.5588 | $36.56 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.97 | 12.197% | $229.9702 | $229.97 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.80 | 13.610% | $150.8741 | $150.87 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.70 | 12.276% | $20.9956 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.53 | 12.555% | $28.7353 | $28.74 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.25 | $868.7279 | $868.74 | $868.70 | $868.80 | |