| 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 | $180.90 | 3.524% | $187.2749 | $187.27 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.60 | 7.245% | $252.6692 | $252.67 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.41 | 4.374% | $118.3706 | $118.37 | $118.35 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.52 | 11.548% | $83.1256 | $83.13 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.59 | 3.609% | $6.8278 | $6.83 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.91 | 11.578% | $148.2983 | $148.30 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.48 | 12.716% | $237.2446 | $237.24 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.41 | $1,033.8110 | $1,033.81 | $1,033.80 | $1,033.80 | |