| 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 | $181.75 | 3.459% | $188.0367 | $188.04 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.30 | 8.850% | $148.3626 | $148.36 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.46 | 4.388% | $237.4409 | $237.44 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.61 | 9.344% | $87.0488 | $87.05 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.69 | 5.799% | $121.3409 | $121.34 | $121.35 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.72 | 13.312% | $152.6539 | $152.65 | $152.65 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.89 | 8.615% | $210.5936 | $210.59 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.42 | $1,145.4774 | $1,145.47 | $1,145.50 | $1,145.40 | |