| 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 | $173.60 | 7.597% | $186.7884 | $186.79 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.25 | 8.284% | $187.602 | $187.60 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.93 | 11.762% | $89.3314 | $89.33 | $89.35 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.43 | 3.554% | $247.9393 | $247.94 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.53 | 3.478% | $46.0788 | $46.08 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.80 | 7.626% | $169.8338 | $169.83 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.88 | 6.690% | $250.5935 | $250.59 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.42 | $1,178.1672 | $1,178.16 | $1,178.25 | $1,178.10 | |