| 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 | $173.47 | 8.374% | $187.9964 | $188.00 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.66 | 3.775% | $185.4044 | $185.40 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.32 | 7.227% | $197.6408 | $197.64 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.80 | 13.276% | $49.6149 | $49.61 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.35 | 12.555% | $195.1141 | $195.11 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.45 | 11.699% | $180.338 | $180.34 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.46 | 5.274% | $49.963 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.51 | $1,046.0716 | $1,046.06 | $1,046.05 | $1,046.00 | |