| 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 | $180.57 | 3.755% | $187.3504 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.90 | 5.468% | $44.1911 | $44.19 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.46 | 8.490% | $98.1401 | $98.14 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.47 | 10.566% | $186.2705 | $186.27 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.64 | 5.703% | $137.0334 | $137.03 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.35 | 9.505% | $146.0249 | $146.02 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.46 | 9.540% | $81.5635 | $81.56 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.85 | $880.5739 | $880.56 | $880.55 | $880.60 | |