| 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 | $179.60 | 4.303% | $187.3282 | $187.33 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.69 | 4.244% | $185.2312 | $185.23 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.38 | 8.110% | $97.7098 | $97.71 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.53 | 8.624% | $55.9739 | $55.97 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.73 | 9.483% | $198.9635 | $198.96 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.85 | 9.464% | $63.3249 | $63.32 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.36 | 6.164% | $195.724 | $195.72 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.14 | $984.2555 | $984.24 | $984.20 | $984.20 | |