| 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 | $154.58 | 11.251% | $171.9718 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.79 | 11.874% | $78.0769 | $78.08 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.96 | 6.399% | $130.8282 | $130.83 | $130.85 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.40 | 9.126% | $219.7798 | $219.78 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.80 | 13.872% | $153.4995 | $153.50 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.73 | 7.545% | $232.0068 | $232.01 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.90 | 8.148% | $161.0324 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.16 | $1,147.1954 | $1,147.20 | $1,147.25 | $1,147.20 | |