| 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 | $179.34 | 4.846% | $188.0308 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.52 | 9.729% | $157.4831 | $157.48 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.75 | 11.482% | $189.2407 | $189.24 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.83 | 7.801% | $210.0287 | $210.03 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.77 | 5.447% | $73.5704 | $73.57 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.82 | 5.491% | $109.5208 | $109.52 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.32 | 3.499% | $233.2039 | $233.20 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.35 | $1,161.0784 | $1,161.07 | $1,161.10 | $1,161.00 | |