| 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 | $162.89 | 6.125% | $172.867 | $172.87 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.36 | 7.197% | $91.5034 | $91.50 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.28 | 12.774% | $134.5168 | $134.52 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.29 | 9.812% | $18.9865 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.69 | 11.753% | $192.9863 | $192.99 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.66 | 13.770% | $122.4848 | $122.48 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.32 | 13.700% | $124.2968 | $124.30 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.49 | $857.6416 | $857.65 | $857.65 | $857.70 | |