| 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 | $180.42 | 3.696% | $187.0883 | $187.09 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.71 | 5.578% | $148.5588 | $148.56 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.81 | 9.385% | $158.4004 | $158.40 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.92 | 9.679% | $70.1068 | $70.11 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.63 | 9.458% | $17.1083 | $17.11 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.33 | 11.222% | $262.851 | $262.85 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.65 | 13.503% | $47.274 | $47.27 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.47 | $891.3876 | $891.39 | $891.35 | $891.50 | |