| 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 | $179.50 | 4.723% | $187.9778 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.80 | 11.487% | $217.1767 | $217.18 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.63 | 5.168% | $150.0011 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.86 | 11.762% | $132.8403 | $132.84 | $132.85 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.35 | 3.447% | $178.2909 | $178.29 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.69 | 5.212% | $244.8178 | $244.82 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.42 | 9.736% | $172.7464 | $172.75 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.25 | $1,283.8510 | $1,283.86 | $1,283.90 | $1,283.80 | |