| 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 | $179.98 | 3.828% | $186.8696 | $186.87 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.68 | 11.331% | $87.5952 | $87.60 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.54 | 9.147% | $133.7487 | $133.75 | $133.75 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.75 | 8.209% | $39.7668 | $39.77 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.77 | 7.636% | $179.5046 | $179.50 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.57 | 4.157% | $238.0717 | $238.07 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.99 | 8.376% | $170.1395 | $170.14 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.28 | $1,035.6961 | $1,035.70 | $1,035.65 | $1,035.70 | |