| 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 | $173.52 | 8.648% | $188.526 | $188.53 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.99 | 12.132% | $72.8746 | $72.87 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.42 | 6.203% | $222.4103 | $222.41 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.28 | 5.426% | $148.9459 | $148.95 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.30 | 10.243% | $25.6866 | $25.69 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.98 | 6.658% | $100.2372 | $100.24 | $100.25 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.28 | 10.725% | $235.047 | $235.05 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.77 | $993.7276 | $993.74 | $993.75 | $993.60 | |