| 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 | $172.90 | 13.516% | $196.2692 | $196.27 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.33 | 5.749% | $170.6049 | $170.60 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.62 | 10.302% | $203.6396 | $203.64 | $203.65 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.66 | 7.697% | $129.9472 | $129.95 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.58 | 10.274% | $134.0711 | $134.07 | $134.05 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.52 | 13.301% | $135.4174 | $135.42 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.71 | 7.200% | $127.2571 | $127.26 | $127.25 | $127.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.32 | $1,097.2065 | $1,097.21 | $1,097.15 | $1,097.20 | |