| 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 | $178.70 | 4.733% | $187.1579 | $187.16 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.35 | 7.342% | $151.7279 | $151.73 | $151.75 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.29 | 12.403% | $252.1087 | $252.11 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.67 | 9.119% | $258.2519 | $258.25 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.52 | 3.850% | $192.6625 | $192.66 | $192.65 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.37 | 3.545% | $24.1985 | $24.20 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.63 | 3.869% | $83.7496 | $83.75 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.53 | $1,149.8570 | $1,149.86 | $1,149.85 | $1,149.90 | |