| 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 | $172.36 | 9.495% | $188.7256 | $188.73 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.87 | 11.496% | $183.8235 | $183.82 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.87 | 10.231% | $135.4408 | $135.44 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.52 | 8.573% | $78.7371 | $78.74 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.29 | 9.291% | $235.2926 | $235.29 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.48 | 10.848% | $271.0012 | $271.00 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.70 | 13.395% | $52.9555 | $52.96 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.09 | $1,145.9763 | $1,145.98 | $1,146.00 | $1,145.90 | |