| 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 | $180.96 | 3.684% | $187.6266 | $187.63 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.85 | 10.574% | $271.8462 | $271.85 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.42 | 8.790% | $249.586 | $249.59 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.90 | 9.794% | $143.7203 | $143.72 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.29 | 10.440% | $107.4471 | $107.45 | $107.45 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.96 | 7.765% | $196.0892 | $196.09 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.53 | 6.638% | $128.5308 | $128.53 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.91 | $1,284.8462 | $1,284.86 | $1,284.90 | $1,284.70 | |