| 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 | $181.31 | 3.858% | $188.3049 | $188.30 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.31 | 8.545% | $175.0939 | $175.09 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.25 | 12.230% | $116.9998 | $117.00 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.66 | 8.195% | $35.3365 | $35.34 | $35.35 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.92 | 4.497% | $261.1589 | $261.16 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.79 | 11.433% | $239.3469 | $239.35 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.96 | 11.587% | $264.4166 | $264.42 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.20 | $1,280.6575 | $1,280.66 | $1,280.65 | $1,280.60 | |