| 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 | $180.31 | 4.427% | $188.2923 | $188.29 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.38 | 8.701% | $189.5528 | $189.55 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.87 | 13.540% | $192.8704 | $192.87 | $192.85 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.36 | 13.346% | $252.0362 | $252.04 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.57 | 11.195% | $138.5156 | $138.52 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.56 | 4.310% | $128.8854 | $128.89 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.59 | 6.241% | $188.6734 | $188.67 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.64 | $1,278.8261 | $1,278.83 | $1,278.80 | $1,278.90 | |