| 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 | $176.55 | 3.295% | $182.3673 | $182.37 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.57 | 5.828% | $188.9771 | $188.98 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.43 | 4.360% | $202.9071 | $202.91 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.65 | 4.336% | $81.0169 | $81.02 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.77 | 8.726% | $236.7726 | $236.77 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.35 | 13.147% | $190.483 | $190.48 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.92 | 10.174% | $59.4058 | $59.41 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.24 | $1,141.9298 | $1,141.94 | $1,141.90 | $1,142.00 | |