| 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 | $176.48 | 11.250% | $196.334 | $196.33 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.37 | 10.620% | $160.8083 | $160.81 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.82 | 6.299% | $81.6589 | $81.66 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.58 | 8.754% | $63.7081 | $63.71 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.75 | 4.307% | $19.5576 | $19.56 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.36 | 12.481% | $193.8723 | $193.87 | $193.85 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.36 | 8.319% | $256.0228 | $256.02 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.72 | $971.9620 | $971.96 | $971.90 | $972.00 | |