| 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 | $172.65 | 5.720% | $182.5256 | $182.53 | $182.55 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.63 | 4.523% | $195.0713 | $195.07 | $195.05 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.46 | 10.224% | $116.2422 | $116.24 | $116.25 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.35 | 6.381% | $96.1152 | $96.12 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.84 | 9.190% | $250.9623 | $250.96 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.49 | 13.128% | $215.4975 | $215.50 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.95 | 12.529% | $16.8231 | $16.82 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.37 | $1,073.2372 | $1,073.24 | $1,073.20 | $1,073.20 | |