| 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 | $179.67 | 4.274% | $187.3491 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.36 | 7.388% | $92.7403 | $92.74 | $92.75 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.41 | 5.705% | $100.8531 | $100.85 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.84 | 4.391% | $220.098 | $220.10 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.31 | 12.480% | $20.5951 | $20.60 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.36 | 3.286% | $129.4793 | $129.48 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.66 | 10.195% | $268.5011 | $268.50 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.61 | $1,019.6160 | $1,019.62 | $1,019.65 | $1,019.60 | |