| 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 | $156.62 | 12.349% | $175.961 | $175.96 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.91 | 4.163% | $159.2756 | $159.28 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.97 | 6.548% | $196.0164 | $196.02 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.68 | 3.626% | $14.176 | $14.18 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.81 | 11.520% | $155.9161 | $155.92 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.70 | 9.254% | $213.8101 | $213.81 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.59 | 10.818% | $21.7092 | $21.71 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.28 | $936.8644 | $936.88 | $936.85 | $936.90 | |