| 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 | 7.320% | $185.3738 | $185.37 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.36 | 11.437% | $143.0405 | $143.04 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.73 | 5.310% | $236.6632 | $236.66 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.93 | 11.508% | $215.1324 | $215.13 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.37 | 9.345% | $66.0116 | $66.01 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.43 | 10.371% | $55.6601 | $55.66 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.37 | 4.847% | $96.8472 | $96.85 | $96.85 | $96.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.92 | $998.7288 | $998.72 | $998.70 | $998.70 | |