| 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 | $181.88 | 3.603% | $188.4331 | $188.43 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.64 | 7.619% | $104.003 | $104.00 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.85 | 4.517% | $103.3151 | $103.32 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.88 | 4.316% | $146.9604 | $146.96 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.98 | 5.723% | $186.0513 | $186.05 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.89 | 8.423% | $10.723 | $10.72 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.73 | 13.461% | $138.1161 | $138.12 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.85 | $877.6020 | $877.60 | $877.55 | $877.60 | |