| 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 | $179.25 | 4.487% | $187.2929 | $187.29 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.46 | 3.127% | $165.4776 | $165.48 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.31 | 6.182% | $102.2639 | $102.26 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.97 | 6.298% | $88.1955 | $88.20 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.91 | 8.820% | $217.5421 | $217.54 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.46 | 13.595% | $147.0601 | $147.06 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.99 | 4.800% | $208.5415 | $208.54 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.35 | $1,116.3736 | $1,116.37 | $1,116.40 | $1,116.40 | |