| 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 | $180.36 | 4.243% | $188.0127 | $188.01 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.62 | 4.792% | $243.7672 | $243.77 | $243.75 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.71 | 8.825% | $267.3939 | $267.39 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.86 | 6.839% | $44.7228 | $44.72 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.75 | 12.135% | $51.3018 | $51.30 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.40 | 6.450% | $111.1338 | $111.13 | $111.15 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.42 | 13.384% | $63.9713 | $63.97 | $63.95 | $64.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.12 | $970.3035 | $970.29 | $970.25 | $970.30 | |