| 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 | $187.50 | 7.834% | $202.1888 | $202.19 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.68 | 8.240% | $184.744 | $184.74 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.83 | 9.840% | $100.8661 | $100.87 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.92 | 8.172% | $165.4166 | $165.42 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.67 | 5.340% | $81.8176 | $81.82 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.79 | 8.463% | $247.0679 | $247.07 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.43 | 5.130% | $71.9405 | $71.94 | $71.95 | $71.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.82 | $1,054.0415 | $1,054.05 | $1,054.00 | $1,054.00 | |