| 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 | $179.92 | 4.518% | $188.0488 | $188.05 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.52 | 5.421% | $174.4928 | $174.49 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.46 | 10.674% | $186.4414 | $186.44 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.42 | 11.136% | $109.3801 | $109.38 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.91 | 7.863% | $129.3385 | $129.34 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.30 | 12.782% | $96.203 | $96.20 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.84 | 8.489% | $213.5497 | $213.55 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.37 | $1,097.4543 | $1,097.45 | $1,097.50 | $1,097.30 | |