| 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 | $180.73 | 3.709% | $187.4333 | $187.43 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.45 | 6.367% | $105.782 | $105.78 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.96 | 6.197% | $153.9432 | $153.94 | $153.95 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.91 | 11.341% | $87.8592 | $87.86 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.88 | 9.189% | $253.1875 | $253.19 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.57 | 5.283% | $32.185 | $32.19 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.40 | 13.165% | $208.6763 | $208.68 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.90 | $1,029.0665 | $1,029.07 | $1,029.15 | $1,029.10 | |