| 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 | $172.70 | 9.125% | $188.4589 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.96 | 7.843% | $216.7213 | $216.72 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.30 | 8.416% | $27.4292 | $27.43 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.60 | 9.597% | $97.1029 | $97.10 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.98 | 13.179% | $277.2659 | $277.27 | $277.25 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.79 | 8.142% | $19.2385 | $19.24 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.55 | 4.313% | $173.7333 | $173.73 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.88 | $999.9500 | $999.95 | $999.95 | $999.90 | |