| 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 | $172.55 | 9.231% | $188.4781 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.43 | 9.313% | $144.7632 | $144.76 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.38 | 7.226% | $122.6451 | $122.65 | $122.65 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.99 | 10.836% | $136.3172 | $136.32 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.97 | 4.731% | $69.091 | $69.09 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.84 | 13.797% | $41.9228 | $41.92 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.45 | 13.280% | $6.1738 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.61 | $709.3912 | $709.39 | $709.35 | $709.40 | |