| 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 | $179.53 | 4.378% | $187.3898 | $187.39 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.31 | 5.433% | $92.0536 | $92.05 | $92.05 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.74 | 9.831% | $165.5592 | $165.56 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.87 | 8.122% | $46.3519 | $46.35 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.27 | 6.761% | $139.0776 | $139.08 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.50 | 11.456% | $264.708 | $264.71 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.99 | 5.719% | $234.6856 | $234.69 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.21 | $1,129.8257 | $1,129.83 | $1,129.85 | $1,130.00 | |