| 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 | $181.62 | 3.641% | $188.2328 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.70 | 9.548% | $195.7623 | $195.76 | $195.75 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.43 | 6.188% | $187.3475 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.90 | 8.830% | $245.847 | $245.85 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.70 | 7.527% | $38.3871 | $38.39 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.40 | 3.833% | $209.1197 | $209.12 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.51 | 12.700% | $131.3068 | $131.31 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.26 | $1,196.0032 | $1,196.01 | $1,196.00 | $1,195.90 | |