| 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 | $185.72 | 3.562% | $192.3353 | $192.34 | $192.35 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.33 | 10.522% | $20.2587 | $20.26 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.84 | 8.372% | $178.6404 | $178.64 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.80 | 7.351% | $112.5038 | $112.50 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.83 | 4.430% | $135.5815 | $135.58 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.92 | 3.427% | $259.519 | $259.52 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.63 | 12.271% | $272.4031 | $272.40 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.07 | $1,171.2418 | $1,171.24 | $1,171.25 | $1,171.20 | |