| 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 | $180.38 | 4.204% | $187.9632 | $187.96 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.28 | 11.684% | $34.9348 | $34.93 | $34.95 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.76 | 11.477% | $125.7015 | $125.70 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.61 | 10.439% | $59.2063 | $59.21 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.89 | 13.332% | $257.139 | $257.14 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.67 | 13.151% | $40.361 | $40.36 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.94 | 13.392% | $194.9662 | $194.97 | $194.95 | $195.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.53 | $900.2720 | $900.27 | $900.25 | $900.30 | |