| 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 | $185.71 | 5.735% | $196.3605 | $196.36 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.61 | 9.410% | $127.583 | $127.58 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.70 | 6.741% | $255.8582 | $255.86 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.93 | 12.489% | $185.5281 | $185.53 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.30 | 9.623% | $9.0987 | $9.10 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.33 | 13.258% | $242.7459 | $242.75 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.34 | 7.390% | $10.0302 | $10.03 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.92 | $1,027.2046 | $1,027.21 | $1,027.25 | $1,027.20 | |