| 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 | $181.59 | 3.600% | $188.1272 | $188.13 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.93 | 13.608% | $88.5347 | $88.53 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.79 | 4.277% | $161.4104 | $161.41 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.39 | 11.602% | $37.2639 | $37.26 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.35 | 13.579% | $229.8271 | $229.83 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.53 | 5.734% | $158.1041 | $158.10 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.99 | 4.677% | $16.7379 | $16.74 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.57 | $880.0053 | $880.00 | $880.05 | $879.90 | |