| 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 | $69.28 | 5.248% | $72.9158 | $72.92 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.35 | 8.827% | $187.5633 | $187.56 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.95 | 5.384% | $186.477 | $186.48 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.38 | 11.237% | $130.57 | $130.57 | $130.55 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.33 | 3.376% | $209.1607 | $209.16 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.95 | 6.395% | $20.1619 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.28 | 7.374% | $111.9696 | $111.97 | $111.95 | $112.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.52 | $918.8183 | $918.82 | $918.75 | $919.00 | |