| 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 | $172.99 | 13.511% | $196.3627 | $196.36 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.66 | 9.497% | $148.5436 | $148.54 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.40 | 9.524% | $270.9624 | $270.96 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.81 | 8.605% | $222.4339 | $222.43 | $222.45 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.81 | 7.420% | $160.9259 | $160.93 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.66 | 3.718% | $74.3243 | $74.32 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.84 | 13.280% | $39.4668 | $39.47 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.17 | $1,113.0196 | $1,113.01 | $1,113.00 | $1,113.00 | |