| 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 | $181.35 | 3.372% | $187.4651 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.34 | 12.666% | $173.8887 | $173.89 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.55 | 6.534% | $253.0715 | $253.07 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.45 | 12.530% | $110.7858 | $110.79 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.84 | 8.852% | $92.35 | $92.35 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.61 | 3.809% | $106.5184 | $106.52 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.30 | 4.214% | $162.8865 | $162.89 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.44 | $1,086.9660 | $1,086.98 | $1,086.95 | $1,087.10 | |