| 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 | $171.27 | 9.666% | $187.825 | $187.83 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.98 | 11.520% | $80.2721 | $80.27 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.55 | 4.139% | $27.6489 | $27.65 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.28 | 5.787% | $220.3332 | $220.33 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.29 | 8.842% | $221.2649 | $221.26 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.27 | 4.568% | $198.9615 | $198.96 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.32 | 4.784% | $136.5545 | $136.55 | $136.55 | $136.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.96 | $1,072.8601 | $1,072.85 | $1,072.85 | $1,072.90 | |