| 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 | $174.96 | 8.164% | $189.2437 | $189.24 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.82 | 5.777% | $115.1065 | $115.11 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.53 | 12.802% | $151.7525 | $151.75 | $151.75 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.40 | 12.540% | $45.4662 | $45.47 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.52 | 13.449% | $258.1192 | $258.12 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.32 | 12.213% | $188.8769 | $188.88 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.95 | 10.229% | $124.5037 | $124.50 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.50 | $1,073.0687 | $1,073.07 | $1,073.05 | $1,073.10 | |