| 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 | $170.85 | 10.206% | $188.287 | $188.29 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.27 | 8.149% | $176.5749 | $176.57 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.61 | 3.712% | $185.24 | $185.24 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.36 | 11.720% | $77.489 | $77.49 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.97 | 5.537% | $225.8175 | $225.82 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.36 | 4.472% | $65.1487 | $65.15 | $65.15 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.46 | 6.323% | $60.03 | $60.03 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.88 | $978.5871 | $978.59 | $978.60 | $978.50 | |