| 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 | $181.25 | 3.850% | $188.2281 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.72 | 10.639% | $120.2867 | $120.29 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.79 | 3.560% | $173.7633 | $173.76 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.55 | 3.708% | $211.0976 | $211.10 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.77 | 4.182% | $236.2535 | $236.25 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.25 | 9.819% | $134.2537 | $134.25 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.82 | 13.512% | $234.7655 | $234.77 | $234.75 | $234.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.15 | $1,298.6484 | $1,298.65 | $1,298.65 | $1,298.80 | |