| 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 | $86.70 | 5.560% | $91.5205 | $91.52 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.45 | 6.156% | $174.5735 | $174.57 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.82 | 10.171% | $253.195 | $253.20 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.48 | 4.562% | $125.9763 | $125.98 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.66 | 3.641% | $177.9101 | $177.91 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.53 | 7.115% | $192.3036 | $192.30 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.50 | 10.219% | $271.6898 | $271.69 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.14 | $1,287.1688 | $1,287.17 | $1,287.15 | $1,287.20 | |