| 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 | $160.45 | 7.611% | $172.6618 | $172.66 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.30 | 12.151% | $170.806 | $170.81 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.28 | 9.733% | $248.3038 | $248.30 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.60 | 11.796% | $112.4668 | $112.47 | $112.45 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.38 | 13.492% | $133.2169 | $133.22 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.34 | 5.698% | $69.0631 | $69.06 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.57 | 5.615% | $264.6395 | $264.64 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.92 | $1,171.1579 | $1,171.16 | $1,171.10 | $1,171.20 | |