| 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 | $182.56 | 3.485% | $188.9222 | $188.92 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.89 | 5.635% | $172.0689 | $172.07 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.83 | 5.610% | $201.5356 | $201.54 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.72 | 5.475% | $36.6209 | $36.62 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.56 | 12.665% | $271.0269 | $271.03 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.71 | 7.109% | $74.6657 | $74.67 | $74.65 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.53 | 6.133% | $257.4044 | $257.40 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.80 | $1,202.2446 | $1,202.25 | $1,202.20 | $1,202.20 | |