| 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 | $182.63 | 3.444% | $188.9198 | $188.92 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.72 | 5.872% | $8.1733 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.97 | 13.390% | $267.5664 | $267.57 | $267.55 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.51 | 6.575% | $168.932 | $168.93 | $168.95 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.50 | 5.647% | $198.0881 | $198.09 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.52 | 10.459% | $69.059 | $69.06 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.73 | 13.208% | $251.0161 | $251.02 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.58 | $1,151.7547 | $1,151.76 | $1,151.70 | $1,151.80 | |