| 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 | $182.50 | 3.317% | $188.5535 | $188.55 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.74 | 10.499% | $189.771 | $189.77 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.56 | 4.333% | $120.5672 | $120.57 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.92 | 9.602% | $38.273 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.84 | 11.586% | $188.4018 | $188.40 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.90 | 3.369% | $30.9073 | $30.91 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.69 | 7.131% | $144.2947 | $144.29 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.15 | $900.7685 | $900.76 | $900.70 | $900.90 | |