| 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 | $160.55 | 7.427% | $172.474 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.55 | 11.356% | $95.2651 | $95.27 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.70 | 10.338% | $267.7903 | $267.79 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.77 | 6.773% | $49.9377 | $49.94 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.51 | 9.414% | $147.1728 | $147.17 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.97 | 3.828% | $152.596 | $152.60 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.31 | 7.542% | $231.5487 | $231.55 | $231.55 | $231.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.36 | $1,116.7846 | $1,116.79 | $1,116.75 | $1,116.80 | |