| 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 | $181.40 | 3.171% | $187.1522 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.63 | 3.562% | $52.4334 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.72 | 9.709% | $253.1206 | $253.12 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.66 | 8.207% | $264.7392 | $264.74 | $264.75 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.48 | 8.355% | $50.3634 | $50.36 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.58 | 9.291% | $148.1767 | $148.18 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.38 | 9.678% | $69.5139 | $69.51 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.85 | $1,025.4994 | $1,025.49 | $1,025.50 | $1,025.50 | |