| 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 | $182.77 | 3.154% | $188.5346 | $188.53 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.44 | 11.778% | $9.4341 | $9.43 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.72 | 7.761% | $231.3844 | $231.38 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.48 | 9.756% | $176.1364 | $176.14 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.25 | 10.720% | $159.7136 | $159.71 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.25 | 10.717% | $205.1032 | $205.10 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.40 | 11.132% | $273.8292 | $273.83 | $273.85 | $273.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.31 | $1,244.1355 | $1,244.12 | $1,244.20 | $1,244.00 | |