| 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 | $167.26 | 3.168% | $172.5588 | $172.56 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.78 | 12.601% | $115.7313 | $115.73 | $115.75 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.46 | 5.242% | $258.327 | $258.33 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.55 | 9.548% | $135.3466 | $135.35 | $135.35 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.93 | 3.575% | $94.1807 | $94.18 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.84 | 11.520% | $256.3176 | $256.32 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.99 | 9.636% | $49.3252 | $49.33 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.81 | $1,081.7872 | $1,081.80 | $1,081.85 | $1,081.70 | |