| 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 | $179.56 | 4.334% | $187.3421 | $187.34 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.99 | 11.715% | $81.5408 | $81.54 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.97 | 10.210% | $221.489 | $221.49 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.53 | 11.544% | $174.5998 | $174.60 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.56 | 8.810% | $185.5863 | $185.59 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.77 | 13.445% | $43.9826 | $43.98 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.35 | 8.192% | $225.418 | $225.42 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.73 | $1,119.9586 | $1,119.96 | $1,120.00 | $1,119.90 | |