| 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 | $173.70 | 6.216% | $184.4972 | $184.50 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.41 | 4.826% | $127.2692 | $127.27 | $127.25 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.65 | 10.790% | $179.092 | $179.09 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.50 | 3.402% | $68.7623 | $68.76 | $68.75 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.99 | 10.347% | $252.6836 | $252.68 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.56 | 12.166% | $10.7231 | $10.72 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.50 | 12.223% | $196.9514 | $196.95 | $196.95 | $197.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.31 | $1,019.9788 | $1,019.97 | $1,019.95 | $1,020.10 | |