| 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 | $223.40 | 3.856% | $232.0143 | $232.01 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.50 | 8.560% | $48.3092 | $48.31 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.68 | 9.352% | $102.441 | $102.44 | $102.45 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.89 | 7.874% | $159.5349 | $159.53 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.51 | 8.564% | $204.654 | $204.65 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.69 | 8.133% | $253.7773 | $253.78 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.83 | 5.435% | $187.4951 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.50 | $1,188.2258 | $1,188.22 | $1,188.25 | $1,188.20 | |