| 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 | $171.59 | 6.312% | $182.4208 | $182.42 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.84 | 11.617% | $187.338 | $187.34 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.78 | 11.537% | $119.0992 | $119.10 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.52 | 4.418% | $39.1776 | $39.18 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.35 | 13.857% | $10.6456 | $10.65 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.66 | 9.616% | $88.4163 | $88.42 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.42 | 9.809% | $93.7988 | $93.80 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.16 | $720.8963 | $720.91 | $720.90 | $720.80 | |