| 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 | 3.751% | $187.4781 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.57 | 9.442% | $135.2375 | $135.24 | $135.25 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.81 | 8.457% | $69.2064 | $69.21 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.98 | 8.567% | $36.8911 | $36.89 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.45 | 7.723% | $61.8869 | $61.89 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.34 | 13.264% | $234.8416 | $234.84 | $234.85 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.94 | 9.685% | $84.3916 | $84.39 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.79 | $809.9332 | $809.94 | $810.00 | $809.90 | |