| 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 | $181.87 | 3.499% | $188.2336 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.59 | 5.547% | $61.84 | $61.84 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.61 | 10.596% | $38.2773 | $38.28 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.45 | 4.250% | $184.9916 | $184.99 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.27 | 9.387% | $11.234 | $11.23 | $11.25 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.27 | 13.408% | $213.5132 | $213.51 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.58 | 12.347% | $201.7527 | $201.75 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.64 | $899.8424 | $899.83 | $899.90 | $899.80 | |