| 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 | $172.52 | 9.667% | $189.1975 | $189.20 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.61 | 12.762% | $39.0269 | $39.03 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.74 | 6.555% | $254.3894 | $254.39 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.60 | 13.443% | $55.1333 | $55.13 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.69 | 3.668% | $165.5474 | $165.55 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.85 | 4.826% | $121.4409 | $121.44 | $121.45 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.85 | 8.554% | $96.4502 | $96.45 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.86 | $921.1856 | $921.19 | $921.25 | $921.10 | |