| 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 | $172.98 | 6.461% | $184.1562 | $184.16 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.27 | 5.344% | $207.8121 | $207.81 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.26 | 9.682% | $104.4831 | $104.48 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.46 | 5.632% | $123.019 | $123.02 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.76 | 10.487% | $231.7575 | $231.76 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.38 | 12.260% | $146.3646 | $146.36 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.46 | 10.245% | $97.5227 | $97.52 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.57 | $1,095.1152 | $1,095.11 | $1,095.05 | $1,095.20 | |