| 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 | $185.50 | 10.169% | $204.3635 | $204.36 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.47 | 3.626% | $207.739 | $207.74 | $207.75 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.26 | 10.368% | $121.6918 | $121.69 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.41 | 9.724% | $84.9373 | $84.94 | $84.95 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.68 | 10.537% | $41.6503 | $41.65 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.86 | 6.845% | $211.4035 | $211.40 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.47 | 9.318% | $186.3544 | $186.35 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.65 | $1,058.1398 | $1,058.13 | $1,058.15 | $1,058.20 | |