| 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 | $178.88 | 3.852% | $185.7705 | $185.77 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.78 | 7.165% | $88.7112 | $88.71 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.25 | 6.542% | $43.9486 | $43.95 | $43.95 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.42 | 9.218% | $236.3696 | $236.37 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.87 | 13.549% | $237.1698 | $237.17 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.64 | 5.161% | $259.3691 | $259.37 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.58 | 10.612% | $237.3512 | $237.35 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.42 | $1,288.6900 | $1,288.69 | $1,288.60 | $1,288.80 | |