| 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 | $180.26 | 3.256% | $186.1293 | $186.13 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.69 | 4.493% | $204.4824 | $204.48 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.67 | 8.499% | $212.3 | $212.30 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.97 | 5.576% | $205.8415 | $205.84 | $205.85 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.52 | 5.344% | $92.1971 | $92.20 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.38 | 11.373% | $40.5175 | $40.52 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.39 | 6.544% | $92.0434 | $92.04 | $92.05 | $92.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.88 | $1,033.5112 | $1,033.51 | $1,033.55 | $1,033.40 | |