| 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 | $181.96 | 3.324% | $188.0084 | $188.01 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.71 | 3.450% | $190.048 | $190.05 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.98 | 7.463% | $124.6356 | $124.64 | $124.65 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.83 | 4.731% | $226.0409 | $226.04 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.58 | 12.307% | $167.9888 | $167.99 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.96 | 8.300% | $51.9407 | $51.94 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.46 | 8.240% | $148.7867 | $148.79 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.48 | $1,097.4491 | $1,097.46 | $1,097.50 | $1,097.30 | |