| 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 | $181.99 | 3.726% | $188.7709 | $188.77 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.77 | 3.212% | $80.268 | $80.27 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.56 | 5.110% | $188.7355 | $188.74 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.89 | 12.161% | $7.7279 | $7.73 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.57 | 13.213% | $275.7529 | $275.75 | $275.75 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.53 | 5.779% | $33.3521 | $33.35 | $33.35 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.96 | 9.507% | $270.4385 | $270.44 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.27 | $1,045.0458 | $1,045.05 | $1,045.05 | $1,045.10 | |