| 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 | $167.90 | 11.494% | $187.1984 | $187.20 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.57 | 11.611% | $252.877 | $252.88 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.25 | 8.535% | $242.3044 | $242.30 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.88 | 3.251% | $38.079 | $38.08 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.73 | 5.601% | $106.3719 | $106.37 | $106.35 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.63 | 6.147% | $31.4514 | $31.45 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.66 | 10.874% | $97.1921 | $97.19 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.62 | $955.4742 | $955.47 | $955.50 | $955.60 | |