| 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 | $178.48 | 5.458% | $188.2214 | $188.22 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.46 | 8.150% | $84.8545 | $84.85 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.79 | 7.572% | $131.0119 | $131.01 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.57 | 5.874% | $50.3643 | $50.36 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.75 | 13.320% | $160.6311 | $160.63 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.91 | 12.141% | $214.0884 | $214.09 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.91 | 11.459% | $100.2128 | $100.21 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.87 | $929.3844 | $929.37 | $929.35 | $929.40 | |