| 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 | $173.49 | 6.183% | $184.2169 | $184.22 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.47 | 5.314% | $128.9781 | $128.98 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.65 | 11.460% | $140.0495 | $140.05 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.69 | 8.513% | $244.903 | $244.90 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.63 | 6.665% | $252.4014 | $252.40 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.64 | 7.388% | $76.9328 | $76.93 | $76.95 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.57 | 8.527% | $21.2387 | $21.24 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.14 | $1,048.7204 | $1,048.72 | $1,048.75 | $1,048.60 | |