| 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 | $161.25 | 6.674% | $172.0118 | $172.01 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.67 | 12.840% | $165.5024 | $165.50 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.91 | 12.616% | $50.5758 | $50.58 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.40 | 9.234% | $41.9459 | $41.95 | $41.95 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.50 | 12.868% | $12.9798 | $12.98 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.86 | 12.184% | $252.2569 | $252.26 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.62 | 7.370% | $168.1629 | $168.16 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.21 | $863.4355 | $863.44 | $863.45 | $863.50 | |