| 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 | $153.50 | 12.336% | $172.4358 | $172.44 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.78 | 13.596% | $271.2445 | $271.24 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.68 | 5.414% | $108.2391 | $108.24 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.36 | 5.128% | $40.3271 | $40.33 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.79 | 13.627% | $144.0677 | $144.07 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.73 | 11.647% | $26.4938 | $26.49 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.30 | 11.687% | $257.2152 | $257.22 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.14 | $1,020.0232 | $1,020.03 | $1,020.05 | $1,019.90 | |