| 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 | $172.65 | 7.636% | $185.8336 | $185.83 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.92 | 12.853% | $187.2457 | $187.25 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.74 | 3.277% | $209.3838 | $209.38 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.54 | 6.818% | $135.1675 | $135.17 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.90 | 6.517% | $66.9992 | $67.00 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.57 | 4.502% | $220.0499 | $220.05 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.62 | 11.631% | $52.0424 | $52.04 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.94 | $1,056.7221 | $1,056.72 | $1,056.75 | $1,056.60 | |