| 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 | $175.43 | 6.500% | $186.833 | $186.83 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.74 | 8.331% | $122.1324 | $122.13 | $122.15 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.42 | 11.582% | $42.8698 | $42.87 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.62 | 11.425% | $100.9733 | $100.97 | $100.95 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.53 | 5.861% | $196.4039 | $196.40 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.90 | 13.314% | $215.1833 | $215.18 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.66 | 8.672% | $195.2401 | $195.24 | $195.25 | $195.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.30 | $1,059.6358 | $1,059.62 | $1,059.65 | $1,059.60 | |