| 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 | $172.54 | 9.853% | $189.5404 | $189.54 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.63 | 5.728% | $159.2581 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.56 | 10.480% | $254.7227 | $254.72 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.67 | 3.610% | $183.0478 | $183.05 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.80 | 7.730% | $56.8814 | $56.88 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.75 | 8.123% | $207.3259 | $207.33 | $207.35 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.33 | 11.436% | $31.5698 | $31.57 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.28 | $1,082.3461 | $1,082.35 | $1,082.35 | $1,082.30 | |