| 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 | $91.78 | 5.195% | $96.548 | $96.55 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.94 | 9.835% | $189.9486 | $189.95 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.49 | 13.871% | $214.6354 | $214.64 | $214.65 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.94 | 8.238% | $172.0335 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.73 | 12.171% | $172.4405 | $172.44 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.94 | 13.547% | $136.1883 | $136.19 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.68 | 9.823% | $258.8308 | $258.83 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.50 | $1,240.6251 | $1,240.63 | $1,240.70 | $1,240.40 | |