| 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 | $180.43 | 3.840% | $187.3585 | $187.36 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.88 | 6.744% | $80.9973 | $81.00 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.93 | 8.852% | $78.2972 | $78.30 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.79 | 11.577% | $35.4703 | $35.47 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.63 | 5.553% | $161.1055 | $161.11 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.96 | 6.528% | $144.8355 | $144.84 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.63 | 3.113% | $249.1519 | $249.15 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.25 | $937.2162 | $937.23 | $937.20 | $937.30 | |