| 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 | $182.54 | 3.406% | $188.7573 | $188.76 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.52 | 8.685% | $144.0294 | $144.03 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.41 | 10.758% | $8.2072 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.73 | 3.339% | $17.2886 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.39 | 13.597% | $14.0747 | $14.07 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.69 | 11.267% | $236.6538 | $236.65 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.90 | 11.243% | $8.7882 | $8.79 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $572.18 | $617.7992 | $617.80 | $617.80 | $617.90 | |