| 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 | $230.96 | 3.118% | $238.1613 | $238.16 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.63 | 12.790% | $18.757 | $18.76 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.52 | 10.810% | $197.818 | $197.82 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.44 | 13.804% | $190.5534 | $190.55 | $190.55 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.43 | 3.477% | $38.7314 | $38.73 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.51 | 3.410% | $167.0175 | $167.02 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.40 | 5.748% | $189.7119 | $189.71 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.89 | $1,040.7505 | $1,040.75 | $1,040.70 | $1,040.80 | |