| 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 | $151.59 | 13.485% | $172.0319 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.96 | 5.573% | $148.8157 | $148.82 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.59 | 3.665% | $37.931 | $37.93 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.38 | 11.643% | $79.6908 | $79.69 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.96 | 4.608% | $236.3722 | $236.37 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.96 | 9.134% | $271.7 | $271.70 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.69 | 7.139% | $260.0156 | $260.02 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.13 | $1,206.5572 | $1,206.56 | $1,206.55 | $1,206.50 | |