| 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 | $171.26 | 13.543% | $194.4537 | $194.45 | $194.45 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.56 | 11.483% | $229.1645 | $229.16 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.79 | 12.540% | $153.9435 | $153.94 | $153.95 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.40 | 5.255% | $233.0346 | $233.03 | $233.05 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.65 | 7.520% | $151.2269 | $151.23 | $151.25 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.51 | 10.615% | $20.4748 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.58 | 4.371% | $8.955 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.75 | $991.2530 | $991.24 | $991.25 | $991.30 | |