| 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 | $185.34 | 3.808% | $192.3977 | $192.40 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.92 | 10.788% | $208.1928 | $208.19 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.42 | 4.481% | $244.9244 | $244.92 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.35 | 12.125% | $258.2799 | $258.28 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.80 | 6.168% | $39.0698 | $39.07 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.35 | 10.712% | $61.2791 | $61.28 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.30 | 13.442% | $143.2772 | $143.28 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.48 | $1,147.4209 | $1,147.42 | $1,147.45 | $1,147.50 | |