| 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 | $180.38 | 3.815% | $187.2615 | $187.26 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.77 | 3.785% | $93.1678 | $93.17 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.51 | 6.677% | $84.8189 | $84.82 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.29 | 12.426% | $125.1189 | $125.12 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.55 | 5.342% | $152.2719 | $152.27 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.34 | 12.629% | $13.8984 | $13.90 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.89 | 4.123% | $52.9882 | $52.99 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.73 | $709.5256 | $709.53 | $709.45 | $709.60 | |