| 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 | $167.47 | 3.120% | $172.6951 | $172.70 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.40 | 8.678% | $272.1297 | $272.13 | $272.15 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.97 | 7.347% | $156.6944 | $156.69 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.46 | 13.822% | $100.6869 | $100.69 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.41 | 10.136% | $258.1698 | $258.17 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.87 | 4.791% | $161.2419 | $161.24 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.68 | 8.206% | $23.4591 | $23.46 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.26 | $1,145.0769 | $1,145.08 | $1,145.10 | $1,145.10 | |