| 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 | $181.67 | 3.470% | $187.9739 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.48 | 8.787% | $145.2089 | $145.21 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.40 | 13.343% | $252.0748 | $252.07 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.63 | 7.600% | $96.4419 | $96.44 | $96.45 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.89 | 8.284% | $133.0702 | $133.07 | $133.05 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.76 | 5.626% | $204.6609 | $204.66 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.71 | 11.210% | $14.1348 | $14.13 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.54 | $1,033.5654 | $1,033.55 | $1,033.50 | $1,033.60 | |