| 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 | $181.69 | 3.150% | $187.4132 | $187.41 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.45 | 7.509% | $250.9798 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.43 | 3.398% | $165.8814 | $165.88 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.60 | 11.164% | $8.4485 | $8.45 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.25 | 11.632% | $163.2618 | $163.26 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.61 | 4.690% | $20.5297 | $20.53 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.47 | 10.615% | $84.5873 | $84.59 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.50 | $881.1017 | $881.10 | $881.15 | $881.10 | |