| 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 | $181.51 | 3.678% | $188.1859 | $188.19 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.38 | 5.483% | $195.5444 | $195.54 | $195.55 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.49 | 6.386% | $37.7564 | $37.76 | $37.75 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.90 | 6.238% | $17.9542 | $17.95 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.56 | 8.404% | $241.2639 | $241.26 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.51 | 6.261% | $108.9282 | $108.93 | $108.95 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.35 | 7.110% | $157.8266 | $157.83 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.70 | $947.4596 | $947.46 | $947.50 | $947.50 | |