| 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 | $171.57 | 8.290% | $185.7932 | $185.79 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.78 | 8.351% | $202.378 | $202.38 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.57 | 13.689% | $185.9611 | $185.96 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.61 | 6.484% | $110.3281 | $110.33 | $110.35 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.47 | 6.816% | $203.4524 | $203.45 | $203.45 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.40 | 13.533% | $162.8063 | $162.81 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.41 | 9.141% | $252.5632 | $252.56 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.81 | $1,303.2823 | $1,303.28 | $1,303.30 | $1,303.40 | |