| 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 | 3.575% | $188.4651 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.43 | 12.315% | $219.4972 | $219.50 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.56 | 9.687% | $68.6202 | $68.62 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.84 | 3.303% | $88.6753 | $88.68 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.41 | 7.157% | $154.7454 | $154.75 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.58 | 12.341% | $168.0397 | $168.04 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.46 | 3.271% | $152.2834 | $152.28 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.24 | $1,040.3263 | $1,040.34 | $1,040.35 | $1,040.30 | |