| 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 | $172.87 | 4.861% | $181.2732 | $181.27 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.48 | 6.150% | $172.4725 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.86 | 7.350% | $151.2132 | $151.21 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.41 | 8.470% | $224.9776 | $224.98 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.90 | 13.225% | $15.7383 | $15.74 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.71 | 9.623% | $224.4092 | $224.41 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.60 | 8.510% | $21.268 | $21.27 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.83 | $991.3520 | $991.35 | $991.30 | $991.40 | |