| 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 | $168.79 | 6.273% | $179.3782 | $179.38 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.27 | 6.219% | $124.563 | $124.56 | $124.55 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.28 | 13.788% | $181.2415 | $181.24 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.84 | 12.422% | $187.5649 | $187.56 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.46 | 10.157% | $83.1245 | $83.12 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.86 | 7.392% | $182.4161 | $182.42 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.80 | 5.567% | $238.3703 | $238.37 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.30 | $1,176.6585 | $1,176.65 | $1,176.60 | $1,176.70 | |