| 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 | $182.69 | 3.136% | $188.4192 | $188.42 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.73 | 4.497% | $121.9793 | $121.98 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.77 | 13.676% | $248.689 | $248.69 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.55 | 7.728% | $8.1335 | $8.13 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.69 | 11.850% | $213.2868 | $213.29 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.46 | 6.829% | $96.6375 | $96.64 | $96.65 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.83 | 9.232% | $265.2481 | $265.25 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.72 | $1,142.3934 | $1,142.40 | $1,142.45 | $1,142.30 | |