| 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 | $178.47 | 5.357% | $188.0306 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.63 | 5.533% | $167.407 | $167.41 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.50 | 9.542% | $91.4676 | $91.47 | $91.45 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.55 | 9.873% | $143.4392 | $143.44 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.49 | 8.379% | $60.1395 | $60.14 | $60.15 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.54 | 11.789% | $214.1207 | $214.12 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.51 | 13.316% | $101.4292 | $101.43 | $101.45 | $101.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.69 | $966.0338 | $966.04 | $966.05 | $965.90 | |