| 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 | $181.49 | 3.578% | $187.9837 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.80 | 9.350% | $200.9853 | $200.99 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.84 | 10.766% | $78.4666 | $78.47 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.27 | 10.781% | $173.1175 | $173.12 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.31 | 5.127% | $12.9411 | $12.94 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.36 | 13.871% | $31.1551 | $31.16 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.38 | 5.367% | $217.4564 | $217.46 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.45 | $902.1057 | $902.12 | $902.10 | $902.20 | |