| 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 | $163.27 | 5.320% | $171.956 | $171.96 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.92 | 13.717% | $151.1526 | $151.15 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.27 | 7.629% | $112.2248 | $112.22 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.89 | 12.191% | $92.9951 | $93.00 | $93.00 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.63 | 7.118% | $204.199 | $204.20 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.74 | 13.434% | $218.6327 | $218.63 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.34 | 6.761% | $238.44 | $238.44 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.06 | $1,189.6002 | $1,189.60 | $1,189.60 | $1,189.60 | |