| 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 | $170.59 | 9.141% | $186.1836 | $186.18 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.50 | 6.186% | $256.4392 | $256.44 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.47 | 5.597% | $81.806 | $81.81 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.52 | 3.278% | $118.274 | $118.27 | $118.25 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.29 | 3.687% | $161.0155 | $161.02 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.80 | 5.147% | $54.4661 | $54.47 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.61 | 11.250% | $81.8911 | $81.89 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.78 | $940.0755 | $940.08 | $940.05 | $940.10 | |