| 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 | $178.96 | 4.735% | $187.4338 | $187.43 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.63 | 8.650% | $208.206 | $208.21 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.30 | 3.469% | $85.155 | $85.16 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.87 | 5.343% | $127.3281 | $127.33 | $127.35 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.51 | 10.277% | $180.3139 | $180.31 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.90 | 6.426% | $11.6004 | $11.60 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.85 | 5.297% | $170.4232 | $170.42 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.02 | $970.4604 | $970.46 | $970.45 | $970.40 | |