| 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 | $182.28 | 3.246% | $188.1968 | $188.20 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.38 | 5.500% | $218.7859 | $218.79 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.59 | 11.137% | $72.8948 | $72.89 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.88 | 9.363% | $206.5648 | $206.56 | $206.55 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.65 | 13.773% | $248.7647 | $248.76 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.30 | 7.672% | $58.4659 | $58.47 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.39 | 9.117% | $146.6423 | $146.64 | $146.65 | $146.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.47 | $1,140.3152 | $1,140.31 | $1,140.30 | $1,140.40 | |