| 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 | $112.36 | 5.373% | $118.3971 | $118.40 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.29 | 6.361% | $198.1399 | $198.14 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.38 | 7.406% | $220.5904 | $220.59 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.48 | 8.528% | $17.8854 | $17.89 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.95 | 7.120% | $35.296 | $35.30 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.98 | 6.340% | $149.9181 | $149.92 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.32 | 4.745% | $186.7813 | $186.78 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.76 | $927.0082 | $927.02 | $927.05 | $927.00 | |