| 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 | $171.87 | 12.768% | $193.8144 | $193.81 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.55 | 6.829% | $115.9629 | $115.96 | $115.95 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.86 | 6.636% | $101.1549 | $101.15 | $101.15 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.68 | 13.204% | $90.2009 | $90.20 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.42 | 3.675% | $180.8299 | $180.83 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.37 | 5.129% | $41.3893 | $41.39 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.50 | 8.196% | $234.2443 | $234.24 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.25 | $957.5966 | $957.58 | $957.60 | $957.60 | |