| 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 | $162.72 | 5.742% | $172.0634 | $172.06 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.87 | 7.589% | $141.8776 | $141.88 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.49 | 8.733% | $164.7196 | $164.72 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.42 | 12.574% | $210.9862 | $210.99 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.43 | 4.382% | $49.5084 | $49.51 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.27 | 3.330% | $139.7745 | $139.77 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.98 | 6.277% | $253.9808 | $253.98 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.18 | $1,132.9105 | $1,132.91 | $1,132.90 | $1,133.00 | |