| 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 | $180.70 | 3.816% | $187.5955 | $187.60 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.60 | 12.525% | $41.1842 | $41.18 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.84 | 8.251% | $239.0615 | $239.06 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.85 | 5.115% | $80.7809 | $80.78 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.45 | 10.314% | $235.4652 | $235.47 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.99 | 5.131% | $62.0168 | $62.02 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.58 | 3.148% | $71.7704 | $71.77 | $71.75 | $71.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.01 | $917.8745 | $917.88 | $917.85 | $918.00 | |