| 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 | $175.88 | 6.441% | $187.2084 | $187.21 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.39 | 3.183% | $180.9727 | $180.97 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.44 | 11.516% | $128.7341 | $128.73 | $128.75 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.78 | 11.430% | $65.4986 | $65.50 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.67 | 3.667% | $103.3249 | $103.32 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.86 | 12.707% | $41.5438 | $41.54 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.57 | 13.808% | $240.7836 | $240.78 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.59 | $948.0661 | $948.05 | $948.05 | $948.00 | |