| 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 | $177.73 | 4.178% | $185.1556 | $185.16 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.44 | 5.757% | $217.2672 | $217.27 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.54 | 13.142% | $225.7635 | $225.76 | $225.75 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.29 | 11.151% | $157.0452 | $157.05 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.95 | 10.299% | $28.6226 | $28.62 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.89 | 12.145% | $107.5358 | $107.54 | $107.55 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.64 | 9.301% | $69.5592 | $69.56 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.48 | $990.9491 | $990.96 | $990.90 | $991.00 | |