| 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 | $200.84 | 3.644% | $208.1586 | $208.16 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.44 | 9.654% | $166.06 | $166.06 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.76 | 9.165% | $194.0517 | $194.05 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.66 | 6.436% | $186.9655 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.76 | 9.627% | $19.4698 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.30 | 3.406% | $44.7748 | $44.77 | $44.75 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.92 | 7.816% | $150.8561 | $150.86 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.68 | $970.3365 | $970.34 | $970.25 | $970.60 | |