| 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 | $14.27 | 10.175% | $15.722 | $15.72 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.46 | 5.846% | $123.2683 | $123.27 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.28 | 9.787% | $188.0432 | $188.04 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.53 | 8.326% | $204.227 | $204.23 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.87 | 4.750% | $106.7088 | $106.71 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.38 | 6.815% | $100.812 | $100.81 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.49 | 4.387% | $193.6274 | $193.63 | $193.65 | $193.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.28 | $932.4087 | $932.41 | $932.40 | $932.30 | |