| 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 | $154.31 | 11.486% | $172.034 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.72 | 11.602% | $205.0352 | $205.04 | $205.05 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.25 | 11.713% | $94.1182 | $94.12 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.42 | 3.403% | $117.2797 | $117.28 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.49 | 12.171% | $278.7337 | $278.73 | $278.75 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.77 | 12.678% | $85.3761 | $85.38 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.47 | 7.235% | $35.8916 | $35.89 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.43 | $988.4685 | $988.47 | $988.55 | $988.40 | |