| 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 | $180.92 | 3.578% | $187.3933 | $187.39 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.36 | 11.213% | $72.6888 | $72.69 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.68 | 4.376% | $234.512 | $234.51 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.42 | 13.211% | $226.8975 | $226.90 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.31 | 3.424% | $135.8061 | $135.81 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.57 | 11.713% | $142.5123 | $142.51 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.99 | 8.828% | $236.1459 | $236.15 | $236.15 | $236.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.25 | $1,235.9559 | $1,235.96 | $1,235.95 | $1,235.90 | |