| 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 | $180.72 | 4.148% | $188.2163 | $188.22 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.72 | 5.562% | $15.5387 | $15.54 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.49 | 11.332% | $118.5574 | $118.56 | $118.55 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.58 | 11.310% | $34.0386 | $34.04 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.85 | 5.139% | $136.523 | $136.52 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.26 | 4.533% | $118.3941 | $118.39 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.64 | 11.799% | $250.0273 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.26 | $861.2954 | $861.30 | $861.30 | $861.20 | |