| 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 | $172.26 | 11.250% | $191.6393 | $191.64 | $191.65 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.94 | 6.160% | $9.4907 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.28 | 5.145% | $245.2823 | $245.28 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.28 | 6.822% | $231.0346 | $231.03 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.99 | 12.356% | $43.8076 | $43.81 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.41 | 3.864% | $61.7056 | $61.71 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.32 | 6.177% | $260.4734 | $260.47 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.48 | $1,043.4335 | $1,043.43 | $1,043.45 | $1,043.40 | |