| 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 | $174.38 | 7.454% | $187.3783 | $187.38 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.86 | 8.217% | $165.4205 | $165.42 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.93 | 6.722% | $154.6722 | $154.67 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.80 | 5.799% | $98.1815 | $98.18 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.60 | 11.869% | $134.914 | $134.91 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.86 | 13.825% | $36.2646 | $36.26 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.52 | 5.453% | $151.3461 | $151.35 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.95 | $928.1772 | $928.17 | $928.15 | $928.20 | |