| 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 | $179.94 | 5.516% | $189.8655 | $189.87 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.85 | 7.681% | $183.973 | $183.97 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.96 | 5.734% | $140.5839 | $140.58 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.47 | 6.515% | $61.2142 | $61.21 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.25 | 8.638% | $14.3945 | $14.39 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.91 | 11.548% | $178.3764 | $178.38 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.37 | 12.522% | $79.1817 | $79.18 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.75 | $847.5892 | $847.58 | $847.60 | $847.70 | |