| 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 | $178.90 | 4.674% | $187.2618 | $187.26 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.44 | 13.274% | $184.0023 | $184.00 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.93 | 12.837% | $198.5141 | $198.51 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.92 | 8.269% | $7.4922 | $7.49 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.63 | 11.211% | $153.0597 | $153.06 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.46 | 5.662% | $31.128 | $31.13 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.86 | 11.436% | $276.2053 | $276.21 | $276.20 | $276.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.14 | $1,037.6634 | $1,037.66 | $1,037.65 | $1,037.70 | |