| 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 | $180.98 | 3.544% | $187.3939 | $187.39 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.81 | 9.616% | $38.1573 | $38.16 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.37 | 7.768% | $253.6535 | $253.65 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.46 | 9.495% | $149.4169 | $149.42 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.94 | 9.299% | $34.9101 | $34.91 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.68 | 5.596% | $90.4747 | $90.47 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.42 | 10.772% | $203.178 | $203.18 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.66 | $957.1844 | $957.18 | $957.15 | $957.30 | |