| 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 | $162.88 | 5.707% | $172.1756 | $172.18 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.40 | 7.289% | $154.9253 | $154.93 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.27 | 6.661% | $252.0079 | $252.01 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.44 | 11.431% | $202.1804 | $202.18 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.78 | 6.378% | $145.5038 | $145.50 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.53 | 7.841% | $213.0183 | $213.02 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.82 | 9.590% | $261.7228 | $261.72 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,298.12 | $1,401.5341 | $1,401.54 | $1,401.55 | $1,401.50 | |