| 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 | $186.73 | 7.659% | $201.0317 | $201.03 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.44 | 6.186% | $183.1071 | $183.11 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.61 | 5.500% | $130.4086 | $130.41 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.50 | 12.867% | $193.5669 | $193.57 | $193.55 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.78 | 9.784% | $101.8576 | $101.86 | $101.85 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.96 | 7.385% | $120.2282 | $120.23 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.80 | 4.741% | $126.5271 | $126.53 | $126.55 | $126.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.82 | $1,056.7272 | $1,056.74 | $1,056.75 | $1,056.70 | |