| 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 | $168.81 | 11.241% | $187.7859 | $187.79 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.84 | 5.578% | $143.4172 | $143.42 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.95 | 3.389% | $142.6251 | $142.63 | $142.65 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.50 | 7.121% | $237.273 | $237.27 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.93 | 4.286% | $45.8128 | $45.81 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.73 | 5.566% | $159.1196 | $159.12 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.88 | 8.438% | $261.2055 | $261.21 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.64 | $1,177.2391 | $1,177.25 | $1,177.20 | $1,177.20 | |