| 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 | $159.48 | 5.125% | $167.6534 | $167.65 | $167.65 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.46 | 4.435% | $184.286 | $184.29 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.49 | 3.141% | $182.0336 | $182.03 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.34 | 10.622% | $186.2211 | $186.22 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.71 | 8.807% | $79.1136 | $79.11 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.96 | 10.159% | $41.8164 | $41.82 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.56 | 13.547% | $127.8085 | $127.81 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.00 | $968.9326 | $968.93 | $968.90 | $968.90 | |