| 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 | $180.30 | 4.372% | $188.1827 | $188.18 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.60 | 9.545% | $28.0435 | $28.04 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.38 | 12.313% | $7.1656 | $7.17 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.56 | 7.606% | $242.7161 | $242.72 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.31 | 10.729% | $82.2827 | $82.28 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.98 | 7.718% | $232.6493 | $232.65 | $232.65 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.68 | 11.496% | $82.1503 | $82.15 | $82.15 | $82.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.81 | $863.1902 | $863.19 | $863.20 | $863.20 | |