| 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 | $181.35 | 3.520% | $187.7335 | $187.73 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.42 | 13.174% | $144.2063 | $144.21 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.54 | 4.678% | $260.1667 | $260.17 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.61 | 4.268% | $24.6177 | $24.62 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.70 | 10.278% | $69.1443 | $69.14 | $69.15 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.78 | 7.186% | $155.1839 | $155.18 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.60 | 11.700% | $272.1012 | $272.10 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.00 | $1,113.1536 | $1,113.15 | $1,113.15 | $1,113.10 | |