| 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 | $180.32 | 4.249% | $187.9818 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.75 | 12.567% | $144.93 | $144.93 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.72 | 10.540% | $92.5441 | $92.54 | $92.55 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.71 | 3.396% | $137.2168 | $137.22 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.30 | 13.477% | $138.7824 | $138.78 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.37 | 6.729% | $149.8155 | $149.82 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.54 | 5.125% | $233.9452 | $233.95 | $233.95 | $233.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.71 | $1,085.2158 | $1,085.22 | $1,085.25 | $1,085.10 | |