| 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 | $173.91 | 12.858% | $196.2713 | $196.27 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.33 | 4.475% | $157.0573 | $157.06 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.59 | 9.272% | $46.5389 | $46.54 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.70 | 12.611% | $220.3797 | $220.38 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.52 | 8.341% | $187.9933 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.73 | 8.831% | $48.6801 | $48.68 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.66 | 4.176% | $128.824 | $128.82 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.44 | $985.7446 | $985.74 | $985.75 | $985.80 | |