| 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 | $152.91 | 12.584% | $172.1522 | $172.15 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.54 | 9.384% | $16.9983 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.92 | 13.241% | $175.433 | $175.43 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.49 | 6.171% | $176.7641 | $176.76 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.32 | 7.874% | $258.1641 | $258.16 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.99 | 10.549% | $142.5972 | $142.60 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.62 | 11.740% | $162.7158 | $162.72 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.79 | $1,104.8247 | $1,104.82 | $1,104.80 | $1,104.90 | |