| 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 | $172.73 | 5.504% | $182.2371 | $182.24 | $182.25 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.77 | 4.273% | $230.2035 | $230.20 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.54 | 12.135% | $121.7113 | $121.71 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.41 | 10.476% | $107.6147 | $107.61 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.87 | 10.799% | $137.2467 | $137.25 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.83 | 9.873% | $143.7468 | $143.75 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.63 | 11.630% | $49.8205 | $49.82 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.78 | $972.5806 | $972.58 | $972.55 | $972.40 | |