| 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 | $186.44 | 5.217% | $196.1666 | $196.17 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.65 | 9.784% | $10.5942 | $10.59 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.82 | 8.743% | $206.416 | $206.42 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.92 | 8.840% | $181.6757 | $181.68 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.90 | 8.372% | $79.0032 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.63 | 11.472% | $131.1245 | $131.12 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.31 | 13.512% | $107.0532 | $107.05 | $107.05 | $107.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.67 | $912.0334 | $912.03 | $912.00 | $912.10 | |