| 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 | $181.65 | 3.431% | $187.8824 | $187.88 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.50 | 12.722% | $141.4661 | $141.47 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.91 | 10.523% | $267.3662 | $267.37 | $267.35 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.60 | 10.475% | $142.0709 | $142.07 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.73 | 9.222% | $207.2269 | $207.23 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.45 | 7.468% | $242.2866 | $242.29 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.66 | 8.859% | $45.3507 | $45.35 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.50 | $1,233.6498 | $1,233.66 | $1,233.65 | $1,233.80 | |