| 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 | $172.58 | 13.589% | $196.0319 | $196.03 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.81 | 3.315% | $42.1629 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.95 | 5.279% | $133.6517 | $133.65 | $133.65 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.66 | 3.395% | $226.0835 | $226.08 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.90 | 12.270% | $273.8265 | $273.83 | $273.85 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.76 | 5.815% | $68.5258 | $68.53 | $68.55 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.34 | 3.619% | $145.4189 | $145.42 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.00 | $1,085.7012 | $1,085.70 | $1,085.75 | $1,085.70 | |