| 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 | $181.78 | 3.118% | $187.4479 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.29 | 11.438% | $144.0782 | $144.08 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.60 | 4.147% | $205.7945 | $205.79 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.74 | 3.714% | $54.6988 | $54.70 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.78 | 13.558% | $232.5441 | $232.54 | $232.55 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.40 | 10.715% | $263.9446 | $263.94 | $263.95 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.99 | 3.238% | $31.9935 | $31.99 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.58 | $1,120.5016 | $1,120.49 | $1,120.55 | $1,120.40 | |