| 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 | $157.31 | 9.700% | $172.5691 | $172.57 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.38 | 12.382% | $133.0378 | $133.04 | $133.05 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.73 | 10.140% | $189.1434 | $189.14 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.54 | 12.690% | $62.588 | $62.59 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.60 | 13.824% | $161.1748 | $161.17 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.75 | 5.578% | $74.6964 | $74.70 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.96 | 13.870% | $251.6072 | $251.61 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.27 | $1,044.8167 | $1,044.82 | $1,044.80 | $1,044.80 | |