| 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 | $169.31 | 9.873% | $186.026 | $186.03 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.29 | 4.417% | $166.3258 | $166.33 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.89 | 10.863% | $206.0832 | $206.08 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.86 | 3.818% | $53.84 | $53.84 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.91 | 8.549% | $35.7235 | $35.72 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.58 | 8.609% | $130.9607 | $130.96 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.64 | 13.553% | $93.8402 | $93.84 | $93.85 | $93.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.48 | $872.7994 | $872.80 | $872.85 | $872.70 | |