| 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 | $181.79 | 3.114% | $187.4509 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.45 | 9.634% | $70.6591 | $70.66 | $70.65 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.58 | 3.639% | $93.8762 | $93.88 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.32 | 12.331% | $250.8576 | $250.86 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.33 | 3.828% | $237.0705 | $237.07 | $237.05 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.26 | 6.548% | $171.8193 | $171.82 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.37 | 4.658% | $178.3058 | $178.31 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.10 | $1,190.0394 | $1,190.05 | $1,190.00 | $1,190.20 | |