| 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 | $178.69 | 5.359% | $188.266 | $188.27 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.87 | 6.205% | $167.6658 | $167.67 | $167.65 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.66 | 6.835% | $210.1017 | $210.10 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.51 | 8.169% | $216.8897 | $216.89 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.69 | 13.507% | $114.2902 | $114.29 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.91 | 5.143% | $184.9571 | $184.96 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.73 | 12.620% | $213.6739 | $213.67 | $213.65 | $213.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.06 | $1,295.8444 | $1,295.85 | $1,295.80 | $1,296.00 | |