| 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 | $184.25 | 6.648% | $196.4989 | $196.50 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.67 | 6.375% | $114.534 | $114.53 | $114.55 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.38 | 9.580% | $204.2352 | $204.24 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.41 | 4.437% | $176.9267 | $176.93 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.72 | 4.117% | $86.1256 | $86.13 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.74 | 11.304% | $62.0408 | $62.04 | $62.05 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.88 | 3.772% | $105.7229 | $105.72 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.05 | $946.0841 | $946.09 | $946.15 | $945.90 | |