| 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 | $173.96 | 8.303% | $188.4039 | $188.40 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.80 | 5.779% | $176.4394 | $176.44 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.39 | 7.453% | $117.5428 | $117.54 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.90 | 10.434% | $189.836 | $189.84 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.27 | 7.391% | $28.2116 | $28.21 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.85 | 11.601% | $151.61 | $151.61 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.83 | 3.643% | $113.8311 | $113.83 | $113.85 | $113.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.00 | $965.8748 | $965.87 | $965.90 | $965.70 | |