| 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 | $186.81 | 8.599% | $202.8738 | $202.87 | $202.85 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.85 | 13.730% | $218.191 | $218.19 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.70 | 13.829% | $160.1574 | $160.16 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.89 | 5.164% | $98.7385 | $98.74 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.98 | 5.568% | $193.1683 | $193.17 | $193.15 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.49 | 13.723% | $68.791 | $68.79 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.69 | 5.303% | $193.4311 | $193.43 | $193.45 | $193.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.41 | $1,135.3511 | $1,135.35 | $1,135.35 | $1,135.40 | |