| 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 | $172.32 | 5.126% | $181.1531 | $181.15 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.54 | 6.411% | $104.8574 | $104.86 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.65 | 4.815% | $220.7928 | $220.79 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.60 | 11.401% | $198.9622 | $198.96 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.37 | 8.596% | $21.035 | $21.04 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.71 | 11.811% | $95.8332 | $95.83 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.28 | 7.261% | $250.2185 | $250.22 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.47 | $1,072.8522 | $1,072.85 | $1,072.85 | $1,072.90 | |