| 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 | $178.62 | 4.639% | $186.9062 | $186.91 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.80 | 9.500% | $118.041 | $118.04 | $118.05 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.67 | 13.408% | $238.9166 | $238.92 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.72 | 6.151% | $213.0663 | $213.07 | $213.05 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.44 | 4.300% | $158.9949 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.72 | 9.461% | $137.6144 | $137.61 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.43 | 3.734% | $31.5663 | $31.57 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.40 | $1,085.1057 | $1,085.11 | $1,085.05 | $1,085.10 | |