| 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 | $172.73 | 7.138% | $185.0595 | $185.06 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.82 | 4.819% | $151.7989 | $151.80 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.63 | 6.504% | $191.3131 | $191.31 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.55 | 12.476% | $203.0754 | $203.08 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.54 | 13.557% | $133.4749 | $133.47 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.27 | 13.324% | $221.2878 | $221.29 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.62 | 10.122% | $63.4523 | $63.45 | $63.45 | $63.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.16 | $1,149.4619 | $1,149.46 | $1,149.45 | $1,149.60 | |