| 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 | $180.94 | 3.223% | $186.7717 | $186.77 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.38 | 6.847% | $18.57 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.50 | 6.660% | $149.8573 | $149.86 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.92 | 3.732% | $194.9332 | $194.93 | $194.95 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.25 | 12.440% | $107.0991 | $107.10 | $107.10 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.80 | 6.498% | $251.1223 | $251.12 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.97 | 9.457% | $151.0178 | $151.02 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.76 | $1,059.3714 | $1,059.37 | $1,059.30 | $1,059.40 | |