| 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 | $180.45 | 5.727% | $190.7844 | $190.78 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.86 | 5.228% | $46.153 | $46.15 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.38 | 5.768% | $25.7862 | $25.79 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.98 | 9.766% | $217.3147 | $217.31 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.33 | 7.455% | $257.1721 | $257.17 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.50 | 10.501% | $45.8579 | $45.86 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.32 | 12.472% | $187.0634 | $187.06 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.82 | $970.1317 | $970.12 | $970.10 | $970.30 | |