| 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 | $181.48 | 3.555% | $187.9316 | $187.93 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.50 | 4.587% | $94.6512 | $94.65 | $94.65 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.35 | 11.791% | $208.3225 | $208.32 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.97 | 3.736% | $200.1794 | $200.18 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.45 | 9.107% | $153.2408 | $153.24 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.38 | 9.482% | $42.0192 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.61 | 8.406% | $259.7516 | $259.75 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.74 | $1,146.0963 | $1,146.09 | $1,146.10 | $1,146.10 | |