| 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 | $172.42 | 6.575% | $183.7566 | $183.76 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.30 | 13.821% | $226.8453 | $226.85 | $226.85 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.68 | 5.240% | $165.9424 | $165.94 | $165.95 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.97 | 13.109% | $12.4081 | $12.41 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.54 | 12.512% | $145.748 | $145.75 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.36 | 12.293% | $92.4845 | $92.48 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.96 | 7.788% | $231.7011 | $231.70 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.23 | $1,058.8860 | $1,058.89 | $1,058.90 | $1,058.80 | |