| 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 | $159.99 | 7.586% | $172.1268 | $172.13 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.79 | 5.553% | $197.1624 | $197.16 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.33 | 13.457% | $237.4995 | $237.50 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.28 | 13.642% | $128.7337 | $128.73 | $128.75 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.87 | 11.648% | $271.1595 | $271.16 | $271.15 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.37 | 7.237% | $56.16 | $56.16 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.92 | 7.371% | $112.6537 | $112.65 | $112.65 | $112.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.55 | $1,175.4956 | $1,175.49 | $1,175.50 | $1,175.60 | |