| 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 | $181.26 | 3.176% | $187.0168 | $187.02 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.74 | 11.645% | $272.1235 | $272.12 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.91 | 6.194% | $175.1245 | $175.12 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.53 | 8.360% | $8.1595 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.69 | 13.579% | $64.3879 | $64.39 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.72 | 13.448% | $253.8059 | $253.81 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.57 | 6.507% | $130.5456 | $130.55 | $130.55 | $130.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.42 | $1,091.1637 | $1,091.17 | $1,091.10 | $1,091.10 | |