| 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 | $181.75 | 3.375% | $187.8841 | $187.88 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.78 | 12.524% | $114.5269 | $114.53 | $114.55 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.86 | 4.774% | $83.6725 | $83.67 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.54 | 8.349% | $191.2793 | $191.28 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.55 | 12.173% | $104.9378 | $104.94 | $104.95 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.77 | 9.284% | $270.773 | $270.77 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.92 | 10.608% | $81.7614 | $81.76 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.17 | $1,034.8350 | $1,034.83 | $1,034.85 | $1,034.90 | |