| 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 | $181.99 | 3.563% | $188.4743 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.30 | 9.452% | $83.5119 | $83.51 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.36 | 9.873% | $230.0301 | $230.03 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.47 | 5.127% | $216.0044 | $216.00 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.75 | 9.353% | $242.4903 | $242.49 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.73 | 13.582% | $163.2514 | $163.25 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.73 | 4.129% | $104.8891 | $104.89 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.33 | $1,228.6515 | $1,228.64 | $1,228.65 | $1,228.70 | |