| 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 | $179.85 | 4.625% | $188.1681 | $188.17 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.74 | 5.546% | $6.0583 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.51 | 10.496% | $185.0918 | $185.09 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.57 | 9.765% | $178.445 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.40 | 13.562% | $8.4036 | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.61 | 3.724% | $124.0643 | $124.06 | $124.05 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.28 | 4.268% | $203.6146 | $203.61 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.96 | $893.8457 | $893.84 | $893.80 | $893.90 | |