| 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 | $182.95 | 3.235% | $188.8684 | $188.87 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.71 | 3.509% | $79.4018 | $79.40 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.25 | 8.825% | $252.7461 | $252.75 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.26 | 4.492% | $208.2108 | $208.21 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.49 | 10.157% | $263.815 | $263.82 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.94 | 12.827% | $117.2724 | $117.27 | $117.25 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.46 | 5.152% | $73.0386 | $73.04 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.06 | $1,183.3531 | $1,183.36 | $1,183.30 | $1,183.30 | |