| 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 | $181.32 | 3.772% | $188.1594 | $188.16 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.51 | 12.257% | $81.3976 | $81.40 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.49 | 6.650% | $21.8526 | $21.85 | $21.85 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.90 | 3.517% | $68.2177 | $68.22 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.25 | 9.816% | $231.9863 | $231.99 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.33 | 9.213% | $123.7711 | $123.77 | $123.75 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.40 | 13.512% | $218.3971 | $218.40 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.20 | $933.7818 | $933.79 | $933.75 | $933.90 | |