| 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 | $162.47 | 5.859% | $171.9891 | $171.99 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.92 | 3.658% | $107.7214 | $107.72 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.52 | 8.307% | $91.5411 | $91.54 | $91.55 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.79 | 7.213% | $237.7877 | $237.79 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.48 | 10.433% | $195.9965 | $196.00 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.82 | 9.427% | $14.0285 | $14.03 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.25 | 6.405% | $159.8735 | $159.87 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.25 | $978.9378 | $978.94 | $978.95 | $978.90 | |