| 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 | $178.60 | 4.508% | $186.6513 | $186.65 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.59 | 3.448% | $120.61 | $120.61 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.28 | 12.166% | $221.2811 | $221.28 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.71 | 9.524% | $88.3968 | $88.40 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.40 | 10.513% | $20.3344 | $20.33 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.91 | 5.869% | $250.8142 | $250.81 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.87 | 9.544% | $115.9742 | $115.97 | $115.95 | $116.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.36 | $1,004.0620 | $1,004.05 | $1,004.05 | $1,004.10 | |