| 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 | $182.66 | 7.398% | $196.1732 | $196.17 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.50 | 4.230% | $73.4822 | $73.48 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.99 | 9.838% | $273.4856 | $273.49 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.62 | 5.776% | $183.6483 | $183.65 | $183.65 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.86 | 7.587% | $152.6229 | $152.62 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.75 | 13.703% | $197.559 | $197.56 | $197.55 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.67 | 5.864% | $95.9869 | $95.99 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.05 | $1,172.9581 | $1,172.96 | $1,172.95 | $1,173.00 | |