| 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 | $181.50 | 3.136% | $187.1918 | $187.19 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.88 | 3.399% | $217.0138 | $217.01 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.38 | 10.535% | $23.6324 | $23.63 | $23.65 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.43 | 7.416% | $73.5048 | $73.50 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.56 | 13.829% | $187.317 | $187.32 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.89 | 9.717% | $129.3454 | $129.35 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.91 | 9.152% | $220.3888 | $220.39 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.55 | $1,038.3940 | $1,038.39 | $1,038.40 | $1,038.30 | |