| 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 | $176.57 | 3.300% | $182.3968 | $182.40 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.42 | 13.407% | $156.978 | $156.98 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.78 | 6.644% | $265.3089 | $265.31 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.74 | 3.500% | $198.4509 | $198.45 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.75 | 11.274% | $122.1232 | $122.12 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.67 | 9.286% | $103.4611 | $103.46 | $103.45 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.38 | 5.235% | $159.3047 | $159.30 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.31 | $1,188.0236 | $1,188.02 | $1,188.00 | $1,188.10 | |