| 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 | $181.46 | 3.742% | $188.2502 | $188.25 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.67 | 4.204% | $38.2116 | $38.21 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.80 | 13.837% | $271.8428 | $271.84 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.46 | 4.590% | $187.6972 | $187.70 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.95 | 7.183% | $208.9533 | $208.95 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.84 | 9.571% | $71.0458 | $71.05 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.63 | 3.700% | $153.0923 | $153.09 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.81 | $1,119.0932 | $1,119.09 | $1,119.10 | $1,119.10 | |