| 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 | $173.84 | 5.323% | $183.0935 | $183.09 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.71 | 13.471% | $140.375 | $140.38 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.33 | 13.482% | $60.52 | $60.52 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.85 | 4.369% | $78.1202 | $78.12 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.62 | 13.643% | $262.0835 | $262.08 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.76 | 3.283% | $207.351 | $207.35 | $207.35 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.59 | 4.524% | $256.7005 | $256.70 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.70 | $1,188.2437 | $1,188.24 | $1,188.25 | $1,188.30 | |