| 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 | $180.38 | 4.439% | $188.3871 | $188.39 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.67 | 11.874% | $149.542 | $149.54 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.66 | 10.172% | $170.392 | $170.39 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.84 | 8.554% | $215.8488 | $215.85 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.41 | 13.533% | $59.5026 | $59.50 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.58 | 10.839% | $204.5866 | $204.59 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.66 | 5.787% | $10.219 | $10.22 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.20 | $998.4781 | $998.48 | $998.50 | $998.40 | |