| 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 | $181.76 | 3.599% | $188.3015 | $188.30 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.25 | 6.427% | $238.6625 | $238.66 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.49 | 9.796% | $144.3708 | $144.37 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.53 | 11.325% | $47.3465 | $47.35 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.33 | 10.677% | $243.8546 | $243.85 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.39 | 13.178% | $186.0533 | $186.05 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.56 | 5.150% | $130.9748 | $130.97 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.31 | $1,179.5640 | $1,179.55 | $1,179.50 | $1,179.70 | |