| 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 | $181.66 | 3.284% | $187.6257 | $187.63 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.62 | 12.593% | $102.0318 | $102.03 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.88 | 13.205% | $110.8051 | $110.81 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.50 | 4.329% | $59.9892 | $59.99 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.78 | 9.778% | $26.1052 | $26.11 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.92 | 6.308% | $34.9966 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.42 | 12.763% | $65.8761 | $65.88 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.78 | $587.4297 | $587.45 | $587.50 | $587.40 | |