| 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 | $187.34 | 4.844% | $196.4147 | $196.41 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.94 | 3.816% | $30.0444 | $30.04 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.87 | 8.130% | $138.2658 | $138.27 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.34 | 8.856% | $268.1559 | $268.16 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.51 | 13.341% | $154.7218 | $154.72 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.38 | 13.825% | $18.6445 | $18.64 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.73 | 3.282% | $163.9395 | $163.94 | $163.95 | $163.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.11 | $970.1866 | $970.18 | $970.15 | $970.10 | |