| 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 | $181.63 | 3.626% | $188.2159 | $188.22 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.75 | 13.428% | $82.5189 | $82.52 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.36 | 7.742% | $110.2847 | $110.28 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.60 | 7.583% | $240.5556 | $240.56 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.75 | 4.697% | $237.4004 | $237.40 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.79 | 12.371% | $178.4339 | $178.43 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.52 | 10.485% | $76.8092 | $76.81 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.40 | $1,114.2186 | $1,114.22 | $1,114.20 | $1,114.20 | |