| 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 | $180.48 | 4.603% | $188.7875 | $188.79 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.56 | 12.526% | $52.3921 | $52.39 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.32 | 5.648% | $220.0859 | $220.09 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.41 | 5.867% | $230.1654 | $230.17 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.72 | 8.642% | $199.5971 | $199.60 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.51 | 12.855% | $89.731 | $89.73 | $89.75 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.94 | 4.317% | $178.3195 | $178.32 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.94 | $1,159.0785 | $1,159.09 | $1,159.10 | $1,159.10 | |