| 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 | $184.35 | 11.765% | $206.0388 | $206.04 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.58 | 3.333% | $115.299 | $115.30 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.50 | 13.655% | $222.1955 | $222.20 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.98 | 12.641% | $129.5146 | $129.51 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.91 | 12.206% | $20.0961 | $20.10 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.44 | 7.233% | $51.9437 | $51.94 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.58 | 9.272% | $165.6345 | $165.63 | $165.65 | $165.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.34 | $910.7222 | $910.72 | $910.75 | $910.60 | |